Ribes alpinum 'Schmidt' - 20-30 CM C2

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates and shade

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Dark brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Alpine currant 'Schmidt' is upright, dense and branched in structure. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear in clusters from April to May. These grow to about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, landscape, natural garden, hedge, green border, bird food plant

Root
Ribes alpinum 'Schmidt' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.