Ribes aureum - 125-150 CM C20

Description
These produce black fruits from July onwards. They are small and exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ribes odoratum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive purple-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerates soil salts, tolerates shade

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Brown-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Buffalo currant is upright and taut in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The golden-yellow flowers appear in clusters from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture

Root
Ribes aureum is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.