Overview
Ribes fasciculatum is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ribes, part of the Grossulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ribes fasciculatum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Ribes fasciculatum is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its bushy habit. As with other Ribes, it thrives in a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter. This cultivar offers seasonal interest in winter, complementing its genus characteristics of producing small tubular or bell-shaped flowers and juicy berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ribes
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ribes fasciculatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ribes fasciculatum
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ribes fasciculatum?
Ribes fasciculatum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ribes fasciculatum need?
Ribes fasciculatum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ribes fasciculatum hardy in the UK?
Ribes fasciculatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ribes fasciculatum?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter.
More in the Ribes genus
- Ribesgooseberry
- Ribes ciliatum
- Ribes indecorumwhite-flowered currant
- Ribes menziesiicanyon gooseberry
- Ribes nigrum 'Barchatnaja' (B)
- Ribes nigrum 'Hystawneznaya' (B)
- Ribes nigrum 'Laciniatum'
- Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR