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Ribes x beatonii
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Gordon's currantShrub, DeciduousFamily: Grossulariaceae
- Height: 2.5mSpread: 2.5m
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Pink
Red
Yellow
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist
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 ‘Beatonii’ and wildlife
Ribes ‘Beatonii’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ribes ‘Beatonii’ poisonous?
Ribes ‘Beatonii’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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