- Botanical name: Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii'
- Common name: Flowering currant
- Family: Grossulariaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Golden
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
An inexpensive, fast-growing and undemanding shrub, Ribes sangiuneum ‘Brocklebankii’ provides plenty of colour, both in spring when the pink flower trusses appear, and for the rest of the summer when its yellow foliage glows cheerfully in shaded borders. Ribes sangiuneum ‘Brocklebankii’ resembles the fruiting blackcurrant, sharing the same pungent fragrance. However it’s slower-growing and smaller than the basic species.
Grow in moist soil in full sun. Its roots are shallow, and a spring mulch on light soils will prevent die-back or wilting foliage. Ruthless pruning keeps plants bushy and rejuvenated.
How to grow Ribes 'Brocklebankii'
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Plant size
1.2m height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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M
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J
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Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
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O
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N
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D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Ribes 'Brocklebankii' and wildlife
Ribes 'Brocklebankii' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Ribes 'Brocklebankii' poisonous?
Ribes 'Brocklebankii' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
