1 Gallon Flowering Currant Live Shrub | Ribes sanguineum | Pink Spring Blooms | Hummingbird Plant | Native Deciduous Shrub
1 Gallon Flowering Currant Live Shrub | Ribes sanguineum | Pink Spring Blooms | Hummingbird Plant | Native Deciduous Shrub
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Welcome spring with the vibrant blooms of Ribes sanguineum, commonly known as Flowering Currant. This beautiful deciduous shrub produces cascading clusters of rosy pink to deep red flowers in early spring, providing one of the season's earliest nectar sources for hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
After flowering, attractive blue-black berries develop, providing food for songbirds and wildlife. Its aromatic, lobed green foliage and graceful branching habit make Flowering Currant an outstanding choice for wildlife gardens, cottage landscapes, woodland borders, native plantings, and flowering hedges.
Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Ribes sanguineum
• Common Name: Flowering Currant
• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Trade Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Mature Height: 6–10 feet
• Mature Spread: 6–8 feet
• Flower Color: Pink to Deep Red
• Fruit: Small Blue-Black Berries (primarily for wildlife)
• Bloom Time: Early to Mid Spring
• Foliage: Aromatic Dark Green Leaves
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water: Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained soil
Why You'll Love It
• One of the earliest flowering shrubs
• Excellent hummingbird and pollinator plant
• Produces berries enjoyed by birds
• Native to western North America
• Drought tolerant once established
• Beautiful natural hedge or specimen shrub
• Low-maintenance landscape plant
Perfect For
• Wildlife Gardens
• Pollinator Gardens
• Native Plant Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Woodland Borders
• Privacy Hedges
• Mixed Shrub Borders
Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
• Serviceberry (Amelanchier)
• Spirea
• Dogwood (Cornus)
Plant Care
Plant in well-drained soil with regular watering during the first growing season. Once established, Flowering Currant is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Plant in full sun for the best flowering or partial shade in warmer climates. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape, as flower buds develop on older wood. Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.
Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy, fully rooted live plant in a 1-gallon trade nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to protect roots and retain moisture during shipping.
• Plants naturally vary by season and may not be flowering upon arrival.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to protect live plants.
Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor wilting, slight dryness, or the loss of a few leaves during shipping is normal and plants typically recover with proper care.
Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the growing season.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• Our 1-gallon containers are standard nursery trade pots and may hold less than a full U.S. liquid gallon, which is standard throughout the nursery industry.
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