Overview
Ribes sanguineum 'Album' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ribes, part of the Grossulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ribes sanguineum 'Album' 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 sanguineum 'Album' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its simple, often palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suitable for exposed or sheltered sites with any aspect. Ideal for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter and offers seasonal interest during the winter months.
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 sanguineum 'Album' 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 sanguineum 'Album'
- 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 sanguineum 'Album'?
Ribes sanguineum 'Album' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ribes sanguineum 'Album' need?
Ribes sanguineum 'Album' 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 sanguineum 'Album' hardy in the UK?
Ribes sanguineum 'Album' 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 sanguineum 'Album'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter.
More in the Ribes genus
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- Ribes ciliatum
- Ribes fasciculatum
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- Ribes menziesiicanyon gooseberry
- Ribes nigrum 'Barchatnaja' (B)
- Ribes nigrum 'Hystawneznaya' (B)
- Ribes nigrum 'Laciniatum'