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Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' | King Edward VII Flowering Currant

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DESCRIPTION
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' produces pendant clusters of rich red flowers in elongated racemes, opening in early to mid-spring and bringing vivid color to the branches. Rounded, softly lobed leaves emerge a fresh green with a lightly textured surface, forming a dense backdrop as they expand. The flowers hang in graceful, drooping trusses, their deep red tones drawing hummingbirds and early pollinators while the foliage fills in to create a full, leafy presence through the season.

Originating from selections of the western North American species, this cultivar reflects early garden breeding focused on strong floral color and reliable spring performance. It is well suited to woodland borders, informal hedging, and wildlife gardens, where its early bloom period and nectar-rich flowers support seasonal activity.

DESCRIPTION
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' produces pendant clusters of rich red flowers in elongated racemes, opening in early to mid-spring and bringing vivid color to the branches. Rounded, softly lobed leaves emerge a fresh green with a lightly textured surface, forming a dense backdrop as they expand. The flowers hang in graceful, drooping trusses, their deep red tones drawing hummingbirds and early pollinators while the foliage fills in to create a full, leafy presence through the season.

Originating from selections of the western North American species, this cultivar reflects early garden breeding focused on strong floral color and reliable spring performance. It is well suited to woodland borders, informal hedging, and wildlife gardens, where its early bloom period and nectar-rich flowers support seasonal activity.

 

  • Family: Grossulariaceae
    Height: 6 ft to 10 ft
    Width: 6 ft to 10 ft
    Foliage color: Soft green, shallowly lobed leaves with a slightly textured matte surface
    Flower color: Deep crimson red pendulous flower clusters with a rich tone
    Bloom time: Early to mid spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Low to moderate once established
    Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to shape and remove older wood
    Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Hummingbirds, pollinators and birds attracted to nectar and berries

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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