Ribes speciosum looks
about as wicked as they come. Fortunately the thorns are somewhat
flexible and don't do much damage. Ribes speciosum has blooms from
late Winter through much of the Spring, with flowers like these that is a
great reward. Ribes speciosum will tolerate some summer water and look better for it, but that is not
necessary. The Fuchsia Flowered Currant will just drop its leaves and wait for better times.
Ribes speciosum is tolerant of most soils and grows best in partial to
full shade. The Fuchsia Flowered Currant is native to the coastal
mountains and valleys South of San Francisco below an elevation of 1600
feet.
High
resolution images of
Ribes speciosum are available.
