One of the most spectacular of the flowering currants. This hybrid between the yellow eastern Ribes odoratum and our locally native pink flowered western Ribes sanguineum splits the good looks with chains of coral orange flowers with a faint yellow center. Salmon up close the color reads as orange from farther away. Blooms March/April for weeks on a large spreading shrub for part shade and rich, well drained soil. Consistent summer moisture- do not let it dry completely nor should it ever be soggy. Extremely cold hardy with orange/yellow fall color. To 8′ x 8′ in 8 years. Blooms on wood from the previous year- prune AFTER flowering if needed.
Ribes x gordonianum
Family: Grossulariaceae Genus: Ribes
Plant type: Shrub
Biomes/Growing conditions: Deer Resistance, Western Native
Sun exposure: Part Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn4a -25º to -30ºF
Foliage color: Light Green
Foliage season: Winter Deciduous