Overview
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ribes, part of the Grossulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include shrub border, hedge and wildlife garden.
About
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking' PBR is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. Suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Ribes is a genus of approximately 200 known species of flowering plants, predominantly native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Ribes is the sole genus in the plant family Grossulariaceae. The genus includes species commonly referred to as redcurrants, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, and gooseberries.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ribes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub border, hedge, wildlife garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, gall mites, gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR?
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR need?
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR hardy in the UK?
Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR 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 nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR?
Hardwood cuttings.
