Flowering currant King Edward VII
Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII
Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII : an opulent bright pink to red bloom.
Originally from America, the Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII also known as the Flowering currant King Edward VII is a bushy and compact shrub with deciduous foliage that will surprise you with its magnificent spring...
Description
Height at maturity
1,50/2M
Wingspan at maturity
1,50/2M
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
March to May
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
United States
Flowering currant 'King Edward VII' – Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
Origins and characteristics
Native to North America, Ribes sanguineum belongs to the Grossulariaceae family. 'King Edward VII' is a popular selection appreciated for its vivid flowering, hardiness and ease of cultivation.
Description and particularities
Adult height : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Adult spread : 1.50 to 2 metres.
Habit : Bushy, dense and compact.
Foliage type : Deciduous; light green, textured leaves with a blackcurrant scent.
Flowering period : March to May.
Flowers : Hanging clusters of bright pink, nectar‑rich flowers, highly attractive to pollinators.
Fruits : Decorative black berries, eaten by birds.
Hardiness : Excellent, down to –20 °C.
Exposure and soil
Exposure : Full sun or partial shade; best flowering in full sun.
Soil : All soil types, fresh, well‑drained and humus‑rich.
Tolerance : Good tolerance to lime and poor but fresh soils.
Planting
Period : Autumn or spring.
Preparation : Loosen soil, add compost or potting mix if needed.
Spacing : 1 to 1.50 metres for an informal hedge.
Watering
At planting : Regular watering to encourage rooting.
Mature plant : Very tolerant; water during prolonged drought.
Pruning
Time : After flowering (late spring).
Advice : Remove dead wood, weak branches and open the centre to stimulate flowering.
Propagation
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Garden uses
Locations : Flowering hedge, shrub border, specimen, boundary planting.
Recommended plant associations :
Shrubs :
Forsythia for an early yellow burst.
Syringa vulgaris (lilac) to extend spring flowering.
Disease protection
Susceptibility : Robust; sometimes affected by powdery mildew in dry climates.
Prevention : Plant in fresh, well‑drained soil; avoid overly confined locations.
Growing tips
Plant in a bright location for maximum flowering, water regularly during the first summer, mulch to keep soil cool, remove old wood after flowering, combine with other spring shrubs for a vibrant garden from late winter onwards.
Features
- Common name : Flowering currant King Edward VII - Winter currant
- Family : Grossulariaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1,50/2M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : red
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - flowering hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Density per m² : 1
- Enemies : aphid
- Possible diseases : leaf spots - root rot - powdery mildew - coral disease - armillary
Expédition & livraison
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