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Flowering currant Pulborough Scarlet
Ribes sanguineum Pulborough Scarlet
The Flowering currant ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ is an ornamental shrub with striking scarlet-red spring flowers, ideal for shrub borders, flowering hedges and gardens seeking colour and vitality from late winter onwards.
Description
Height at maturity
2,50 m
Wingspan at maturity
1,50 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
april-may
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
North America (West)
Flowering currant ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ – Ribes sanguineum ‘Pulborough Scarlet’
Main interest
The Flowering currant ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ is a spring-flowering ornamental shrub valued for its abundant, vivid scarlet-red flower clusters. Blooming early in the season, often before the foliage is fully developed, it brings colour and life to the garden at a time when few shrubs are in flower.
This cultivar also offers a naturally balanced, airy habit and reliable growth. Thanks to its excellent hardiness, moderate maintenance requirements and adaptability, it suits a wide range of garden styles. It performs particularly well in flowering hedges, mixed shrub borders, woodland edges or as a standalone specimen.
Origins and characteristics
Geographical origin :
Ribes sanguineum originates from western North America, where it grows in open landscapes and light woodland areas.
Botanical family :
Grossulariaceae
Notable features :
The cultivar ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ is distinguished by its exceptionally intense red flowering, deeper and more striking than many other selections.
Description and features
Mature height :
Approximately 2 to 2.5 m.
Mature width :
Approximately 1.5 to 2 m.
Habit :
Bushy and slightly spreading, with gracefully arching branches.
Bark :
Young branches are light brown to greyish, contributing to the shrub’s structure.
Foliage :
Deciduous, with lobed green leaves appearing shortly after flowering.
Growth rate :
Moderate to fairly fast.
Hardiness :
Very hardy, down to –25 °C.
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering period :
April – May.
Flower description :
Flowers are borne in long, pendulous clusters, displaying a rich scarlet-red colour that stands out clearly in the landscape.
Fruits :
Small dark berries may follow, mainly of interest to birds.
Wildlife attraction :
Highly attractive to early pollinators, including bees and bumblebees.
Exposure and soil
Ideal exposure :
Full sun to partial shade.
Suitable soil :
Well-drained, fertile soil that remains moderately moist.
Planting
Soil preparation :
Loosen the soil deeply and enrich with organic matter.
Plant spacing :
Allow 1.5 to 2 m between plants.
Soil type :
Neutral to slightly acidic, fresh, well-drained.
Planting method :
Set the root ball level with the soil surface, backfill carefully and water thoroughly.
Watering
Water needs at planting :
Regular watering during establishment.
Water needs at maturity :
Moderate, avoiding prolonged drought.
Pruning
When and how to prune :
Prune after flowering, removing spent flowering shoots and lightly thinning the shrub.
Propagation
Possible propagation methods :
Propagation by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings.
Garden use
Ideal position :
Flowering hedges, shrub borders, woodland gardens or as a specimen shrub.
Recommended plant combinations :
Pairs well with Forsythia, Viburnum, Magnolia and Amelanchier.
Traditional uses :
Primarily used as an ornamental flowering shrub.
Protection against pests and diseases
Possible sensitivities :
Generally healthy, occasionally susceptible to powdery mildew.
Prevention and natural treatments :
Ensure good air circulation and balanced soil conditions.
Tips for healthy growth
Practical advice :
Maintain fresh soil, prune annually after flowering and avoid excessive dryness.
Cultivar-specific differences
‘Pulborough Scarlet’ is valued for its deep red, generous flowering and elegant growth habit.
Features
- Common name : Flowering currant 'Pulborough Scarlet'-redflower currant, or red-flowering currant
- Family : Grossulariaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1,50 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : red
- Use : isolated, shruberry, flowering hedge
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : aphid
- Possible diseases : armillaria - coral disease - powdery mildew - root rot - leaf spots
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