Gordon's currant, Ribes x beatonii, is an attractive ornamental currant, with aromatic dark green leaves. In summer dense trusses of small, red and yellow flowers appear. These are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Grow Ribes x beatonii in moist soil in full sun. Mulch in spring with well-rotted manure or leafmould. Prune annually to keeps plants bushy and rejuvenated.
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Ribes and wildlife
Ribes is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
