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Ribes viburnifolium

Catalina currant

An evergreen shrub with long, slender, arching reddish stems, and broadly oval, glossy deep green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Clusters of small reddish-pink flowers are produced in early spring, and followed by round red berries that are popular with birds

Synonyms
Ribes viburnumifia
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Red Green
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Grossulariaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Ribes can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes spiny, with simple, usually palmately lobed leaves and small tubular or bell-shaped, solitary or racemose flowers borne in spring or summer, followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Tolerates a range of soils. Useful ground cover for light shade in warmer regions

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings or by layering; stems will sometimes root naturally as they spread

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required, though can be trimmed to create a bushier shape and will tolerate renovative pruning if necessary

Pests

May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midges and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus

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