Protected Series:
Zone: 2
ALPINE CURRANT
Ribes alpinum is commonly referred to as Alpine Current. It is a compact shrub with a mounding habit. It features bright green lobed leaves in summer that turn yellow in fall. Small greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring and attract birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Stems are brown and may exfoliate as they mature. It is a dioecious plant (separate male and female plants). Bright red berries appear midsummer on female plants that attract many birds.
Alpine Current is extremely winter hardy and easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. It can even tolerate full shade. It enjoys average, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought if established. It works well for shrub borders and hedge plantings and is deer and rabbit resistant.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote new growth.
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