Alpine currant 'Schmidt'
Ribes alpinum
Article number: 16254
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Product information "Alpine currant 'Schmidt'"
The alpine currant is a compact, native, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5 m. It has a dense, upright habit. The petals have an inconspicuous, yellowish-green colour. The individual flowers are small and greenish-yellow. This plant forms dark red berries in autumn which resemble red currants, however they have an insipid taste.Ribes alpinum is very well suited as a hedge and can be planted in shady locations. It is easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Pruning can take place at any time of the year or the plant can simply be allowed to grow naturally. It is extremely winter hardy.
- Flowering Period April, May
- Final height 180cm to 2m
- Final width 60cm to 80cm
- Available February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Plant Type deciduous
- Use outdoors, for wild gardens, as a hedge, as a specimen plant
- Hardiness hardy
- Soil moderately heavy, light, slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic
- Location partial shade, full sun
- Flower Colour yellow, green
- Leaf Colour green
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