'King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging | Ribes sanguineum
The crowning glory of spring
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging
Ribes sanguineum
- This elegant deciduous shrub boasts strongly scented deep pink flowers in April and edible blackcurrants in summer
- Extremely wildlife friendly, this shrub attracts bees for the pollen and birds for the berries
- Perfect for difficult growing conditions including coastal and windy spots, this makes a great specimen plant in a border or an informal hedge (we've seen it used to great effect interspersed with hawthorn and blackthorn)
- A fully hardy, medium growing shrub which will reach a height of up to 3m but can easily be maintained at a lower height
- Plant for flowers not fruit - this variety does pair perfectly with currant plants bred for productivity though
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the King Edward VII' Red Flowering Currant Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Red Flowering Currant is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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