Ribes speciosum
$27.50
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Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry
Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry is a semi-evergreen shrub growing 4′ tall by 6′ wide.
This popular shrub is one of our showiest natives. The plant’s spiny, arching branches are covered in inch long, dangling cherry red blossoms from January – April.
Great hummingbird plant.
The flowers are followed by red fruits which persist through summer.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | The fruits provide food for birds. |
|---|---|
| Container | 2-Gal, D-40-O, D-40, D-40S |
| Historical Uses | Gooseberry fruits were extensively used by Native Americans. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 1640 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Coastal sage scrub, chaparral, canyon bottoms, oak woodland, pine forests |
