It has many large pendant pink flower clusters and large fragrant leaves. Send by email Printer-friendly version. Morphology: This deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub grows 8â-10â tall on upright-arching stems. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' "Pink Flowering Currant" Specializing in rare and unusual annual and perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms and hard to find California native wildflowers. It loves both sun and shade, grows quickly, and ranks among the most easy and adaptable favorites in the garden for both man and bird. Ribes sanguineum is a great choice for either restoration or landscaping near the home. Spreading shrubby habit. Deciduous multistemmed shrub, 8-10 ft (2.5-3 m) tall, upright-arching to rounded habit. A stunning shrub in winter and spring, when it is covered in bright pink flower clusters easily half a foot long. This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: On May 23, 2020, Condors from Meiners Oaks, CA wrote: I'm growing this plant in Ojai, and in reality it's native range is northern Santa Barbara County, north. Stunning red tubular flowers in early spring that are visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. Claremont Flowering Currant (Ribes) A stunning early spring-blooming shrub with pendulous clusters of pink flowers, 'Claremont' Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is an essential nectar source for bees and migrating hummingbirds. anniesannuals has uploaded 5815 photos to Flickr. In fall, foliage shifts to a warm apricot hue. Detailed Description A showy Pacific Northwest native shrub that grows to about 5-10 ft. glutinosum. 26. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Richmond, CA 94801 Blooms in early spring, flowers clusters (2.5-8 cm long) hang down and cover stems, 10-30 flowers per cluster; colors from rich red to pink and white. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum, Pink-Flowered Currant . Will thrive in a sheltered or exposed spot. Size: Bareroot: Price: $8.50: Posted in Red Flowering Currants | Leave a reply. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MON-FRI, Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' "Pink Flowering Currant". glutinosum 'Claremont' Flowering Currant : Los Angeles : A spectacular deciduous shrub that blooms in February with long pink tassels, flowering currant can reach 10 feet tall and wide. Sun to part shade. glutinosum 'Claremont' Flowering Currant : Los Angeles : A spectacular deciduous shrub that blooms in February with long pink tassels, flowering currant can reach 10 feet tall and wide. According to Calflora there are no known records for the plant growing naturally in Ventura County. Great plant but won't survive here in Ojai without summer supplemental water and summer shade. With extra large, pendulous, 4â³ blooms, you can see how the hummingbirds are mad for it. This Pink Flowering Currant is the most vigorous and showy of all the selections we have tried. Claremont Pink Flowering Currant is another selection of the Pacific Northwest native Ribes sanguineum. Zone 6-10. Ribes sanguineum var. Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' Sku #9111 Pendulous clusters of vivid, crimson flowers make this the most richly colored variety of flowering currant. Saw no pollinators on the flowers last year. Best in a sunny or partially shaded position in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. To 8’ tall and 4’ across, with a pleasant vase shaped habit and handsome maple-like leaves, it can be pruned back to 4’ tall between May and September. Also known as Winter Currant this CA native shrub brightens the garden on a rainy Winter day. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' | plant lust. This Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden selection of the pink flowering currant is particularly vigorous, featuring abundant floral displays in early spring. Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance. It is very drought tolerant after the first year or so and does well under oaks. However, it's ... read morein the ground now, so we'll see what the future brings for it. Description Flowering currant is not only a Northwest native, growing extensivley from British Columbia south to northern California, but has also become popular garden shrub grown for its brightly colored and scented flowers in early spring. Reply. Nov 14, 2019 - Specializing in rare and unusual annual and perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms and hard to find California native wildflowers. Saw no pollinators on the flowers last year. Hardiness Zone H6 â hardy down to -15degrees. How you brighten up our Winters and make the hummingbirds so happy! Planting notes for Ribes sanguineum var. VERY adaptable to drought and CLAY, it thrives in rich garden soil. It loves both sun and shade, grows quickly, and ranks among the most easy and adaptable favorites in the garden for both man and bird. Clay soils tolerant, grows near native oaks. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Scientific Name: Ribes L. (Grossulariaceae) sanguineum Pursh. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Article by Husniye Dogrul. Will attain a height and spread of 6 - 8 ft over time. Aromatic leaves are lobed, fuzzy, green, and serrated on the edges. Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Claremont' (pink flowering currant) Distinctive for its extra long, pendulous racemes of pink flowers with white centers. Best with light shade and a little summer water. Produces clusters of pale pink flowers in winter and spring, darkening with age. Ribes sanguineum Flowering Currant or Redflowering Currant is a species of currant native to western coastal North America from central British Columbia south to central California . Ribes sanguineum ‘Claremont’ "Pink Flowering Currant", An absolute “must-have” for almost any garden! Acquired from Santa Barbara Botanical Garden 3 years ago (2018). Ribes ‘Claremont’ bursts into glorious, mouth-watering display beginning in February and lasting thru April. One member has or wants this plant for trade. Ribes sanguineum var. The flowering currant Ribes attracts hummingbirds like no other shrub in late winter to early spring. Ribes sanguineum and over 1000 other quality seeds for sale. Songbirds will eat the fruits of Red Flowering Currant. 'Claremont' Nursery Availability 1 - 2 of 2. Size Ultimate height: 1-1.5 metres Ultimate spread: 1-1.5 metres Time to ultimate height; 5-10 years. Suggested uses. RIBES SANGUINEUM VAR. Ah, Ribes! Aspect Full Sun South-facing, West-facing or East-facing. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont', Flowering Currant $29.50 1 estimated available More info about our plant sizes. Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Claremont' was introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in CA where they have an incredible native plant evaluation program. Ribes sanguineum Pursh â redflower currant Subordinate Taxa. Native Introduced Native and Introduced. Cultivation. The showy flowers in the spring provide nectar to hummingbirds and attract butterflies. R. sanguineum âClaremontâ Deciduous shrub Hummingbird plant. The Plants Database includes the following 4 subspecies of Ribes sanguineum . This is a very classy looking shrub. Blue black berries are a favorite of birds. Claremont Pink-flowering Currant. This year put on about 3-4' of new growth because of late spring rains. Ribes sanguineum var. This Flowering Currant was selected for its extral long drooping pink racemes of flowers and good ⦠Growing under north side of spreading live oak, so gets morning and afternoon sun. Hummingbirds love it ⦠Our mother plant of Ribes sanguineum âClaremontâ is in massive beautiful bloom back by the seeding shed. 12410 Foothill Blvd Unit U Sylmar, CA 91342. office@picturebuild.com. This Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden selection of the pink flowering currant is particularly vigorous, featuring abundant floral displays in early spring. Saved by Katie Wiseman. Easy to grow in most soils. Good fall color. 2 of 2 Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Annie's Annuals and Perennials Ribes sanguineum, known as California native flowering currant, has become a popular ⦠Soil Moist but well-drained, Soil. If I had known this species was too far south for it's native range I would have skipped it and acquired another Ribes malvaceum. 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