2 of 2 Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Annie's Annuals and Perennials Ribes sanguineum, known as California native flowering currant, has become a popular … However, it's ... read morein the ground now, so we'll see what the future brings for it. Produces blue-black berries that are edible but not the tastiest however they will be enjoyed by the birds. Saw no pollinators on the flowers last year. Remarkably large 4-6” flower clusters dangle like richly colored lanterns with their rosy-red and pink tubular flowers adored by hummers, especially so early in the season. Suggested uses. Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Claremont' was introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in CA where they have an incredible native plant evaluation program. Claremont Pink-flowering Currant. Berries are blackish blue with a waxy-powder coating. How you brighten up our Winters and make the hummingbirds so happy! Remarkably large 4-6” flower clusters dangle like richly colored lanterns with their rosy-red and pink tubular flowers adored by hummers, especially so early in the season. Blooms in early spring, flowers clusters (2.5-8 cm long) hang down and cover stems, 10-30 flowers per cluster; colors from rich red to pink and white. Birdies love the small blue-black berries in Summer, CA Native Deciduous Shrub USDA Zones 6-10, 740 Market Ave. It loves both sun and shade, grows quickly, and ranks among the most easy and adaptable favorites in the garden for both man and bird. This Pink Flowering Currant is the most vigorous and showy of all the selections we have tried. According to Calflora there are no known records for the plant growing naturally in Ventura County. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' | plant lust. Deciduous multistemmed shrub, 8-10 ft (2.5-3 m) tall, upright-arching to rounded habit. Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont' Scientific Name: Ribes L. (Grossulariaceae) sanguineum Pursh. 12410 Foothill Blvd Unit U Sylmar, CA 91342. office@picturebuild.com. This currant likes shade to part shade, moderate water in interior, very drought tolerant in coastal gardens. A stunning shrub in winter and spring, when it is covered in bright pink flower clusters easily half a foot long. glutinosum. Claremont Pink Flowering Currant is another selection of the Pacific Northwest native Ribes sanguineum. Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' Sku #9111 Pendulous clusters of vivid, crimson flowers make this the most richly colored variety of flowering currant. glutinosum 'Claremont' (Blood currant 'Claremont') will reach a height of 2.4m and a spread of 2.4m after 5-10 years. … Hummingbirds love it … Spreading shrubby habit. Blue black berries are a favorite of birds. One of my favorites, R. 'Claremont', not only keeps the hummingbirds coming back for more, but also does it superbly by cloaking itself in pink. Cultivation. 'Claremont' Nursery Availability 1 - 2 of 2. Article by Husniye Dogrul. It loves both sun and shade, grows quickly, and ranks among the most easy and adaptable favorites in the garden for both man and bird. Acquired from Santa Barbara Botanical Garden 3 years ago (2018). One member has or wants this plant for trade. Description Flowering currant is not only a Northwest native, growing extensivley from British Columbia south to northern California, but has also become popular garden shrub grown for its brightly colored and scented flowers in early spring. Growing under north side of spreading live oak, so gets morning and afternoon sun. Detailed Description A showy Pacific Northwest native shrub that grows to about 5-10 ft. Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Claremont' (pink flowering currant) Distinctive for its extra long, pendulous racemes of pink flowers with white centers. Hardiness Zone H6 – hardy down to -15degrees. 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