Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral Currant
Description
This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Winter, Spring
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.