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Ribes sanguineum Alba

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White Flowering Currant A medium-sized deciduous shrub, Ribes sanguineum Alba has toothed, maple-shaped leaves. From late February until April, the stunningly scented, somewhat pendulous white 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: Spring flowers, early food source for pollinatorsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) Spread: 3-5ft (1-1.5m)

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