Ribes alpinum

Ribes alpinum: Early Green Leaves on a Dense Hedge Shrub

Alpine currant opens three-lobed leaves early in spring, quickly filling its upright oval framework. Small green flowers are understated, while yellow fall foliage closes the leafy season.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 150-175 cm
• Flower Colour: Green
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Full Shade / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to Dry Soil; Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it for a dense hedge where the foliage outline matters more than the flowers.

Care Instructions: Water while establishing and shape to the intended hedge width without crowding neighbouring plants.