Fuchsia-flowering Gooseberry
Ribes speciosum
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A deciduous shrub with striking tubular red flowers resembling fuchsias, followed by small edible gooseberries. Native to California, it attracts hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is the most commonly cultivated form; cultivars are rarely distinguished in horticulture.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A deciduous shrub with striking tubular red flowers resembling fuchsias, followed by small edible gooseberries. Native to California, it attracts hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fuchsia-flowering Gooseberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is the most commonly cultivated form; cultivars are rarely distinguished in horticulture.