Red Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum Equally adored by hummingbirds and habitat gardeners, red flowering currant is a large deciduous shrub with year-round landscape appeal. In early spring, the entire shrub explodes with prolific tubular flowers, ranging from pale pink to bright magenta and even deep red, which are an important food source for queen bumblebees. By summer, the flowers turn into round blue-black berries enjoyed by songbirds. It holds onto its attractive autumn foliage later than most plants, providing excellent winter cover for wildlife.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, large shrub Size at maturity: 4-12' tall, 6-10' wide  Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil, prefers well-drained Bloom time: January - July (March - April in the Portland Metro area) Growth rate/ease: medium growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers are an important early source of food for hummingbirds, acting as beacons for the mig