About
Ribes griffithii is a hardy, deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to around 2.5 m with lobed, toothed leaves. Pendent, yellowish-red flowers appear in May�June, followed by bright-red fruit in August. A rewarding and ornamental currant for a sheltered, sunny garden.
About the genus
Ribes, the currants and gooseberries, are deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes spiny, with simple, usually palmately lobed leaves and small, tubular or bell-shaped flowers borne in spring or summer, followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries. Ornamental and useful garden shrubs.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Useful for informal hedging
PruningPruning group 2; trim hedges after flowering
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot