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Ribes sanguineum 'Red Pimpernel' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ribes sanguineum 'Red Pimpernel'

Ribes sanguineum 'Red Pimpernel'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Ribes
Family: Grossulariaceae

About this plant

'Red Pimpernel' is a compact, deciduous shrub to around 1.5m tall with aromatic, 3- or 5-lobed leaves. Drooping clusters of pinkish-red flowers open from deep red buds in spring and are sometimes followed by black berries

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Useful for informal hedging

Pruning

Pruning group 2 or Pruning group 13 if wall-trained, in late summer; trim hedges after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years