Ribes rubrum
| Type | Fruit and herbs |
|---|---|
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Size when mature | 1.4 m tall, 1.2 m across |
| Light | Full sun, Part sun, Shade |
| Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Soil | loam, clay, sand |
| Soil pH | 6 to 7.5 |
| Hardy to | -30 degrees |
| Flowers | April to May |
| For pollinators | Good |
| Water | Medium water |
| Upkeep | Little |
| Growth | cat.growth.moderate |
| In Europe | Native |
| Spreading risk | None known |
| If eaten | People: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic |
| Worth knowing | Edible · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving |
Nothing on our safety list for this plant.
Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.
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