Ribes malvaceum, Pink Chaparral Current
Scientific name: Ribes malvaceum
Common name: Pink Chaparral current, Gooseberry
A summer deciduous shrub that grows up to six feet high and five feet wide. It is native to the San Clemente Island. During late winter and early spring pink flower clusters bloom. It is best to prune after flowering, the plant can be pruned at any time during the year as well.
| Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral currant | |
| Family Name | Grossulariaceae |
| Species Name | Ribes malvaceum |
| Common Name | Chaparral currant |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 3-8’ x 3-8’ |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full to part shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Fair drainage but tolerates clay |
| Flower Color | Pink to red |
| Flowering Months | Late fall to early spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 10 |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Scientific name: Ribes malvaceum
Common name: Pink Chaparral current, Gooseberry
A summer deciduous shrub that grows up to six feet high and five feet wide. It is native to the San Clemente Island. During late winter and early spring pink flower clusters bloom. It is best to prune after flowering, the plant can be pruned at any time during the year as well.
| Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral currant | |
| Family Name | Grossulariaceae |
| Species Name | Ribes malvaceum |
| Common Name | Chaparral currant |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 3-8’ x 3-8’ |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full to part shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Fair drainage but tolerates clay |
| Flower Color | Pink to red |
| Flowering Months | Late fall to early spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 10 |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |