Flowering Currant King Edward VII A medium-sized deciduous shrub, Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII has toothed, maple-shaped leaves. This form tends to be lower-growing than other flowering currants. From late February until April the crimson-pink, somewhat pendulous flowers are a good early food source for bees. Small black berries appear in Autumn. Flowering currant is ideal in mixed shrub beds; also very common in mixed informal hedges.Site: Tolerates some coastal and inland exposureSoil: Well drained, normal soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerates partial shadeSeason of Interest: Crimson-pink flowers in Spring, early food source for pollinatorsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) Spread: 3-5ft (1-1.5m