This plant has some cultivated varieties. Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a compact, mound-forming shrub which grows 3-6' tall. Can't wait for them to ripen fully. Fruit is said to be better from fastigiata. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Fruit on female plants is … / Plants, Bulbs & Seeds / Shrubs. Plant in groups since only the females produce fruit and they need a male pollinator. Flowers are greenish-yellow and inconspicuous. Check Other Stores closed. Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a compact, mound-forming shrub which grows 3-6' tall. The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. The leaves and narrow branches allow alpine currant can be used nice background plant or as a hedge plant that requires little shearing. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program. These plants can grow well in well drained soil which has a pH of about 6 to 7, and can grow into beautiful red currant … Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Mini Seed Pack (25 seeds approx. All of the plants were healthy, and the blueberry plants were packed with fruits. Pick after frost. Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. Despite being easy to grow, it is found infrequently. Choose your favorite Currant plant from Raintree Nursery. Ribes alpinum. Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in fall. Plants are tolerant of full sun to full shade. This plant will spread to about 2-3' and may get a little taller. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on. Please enter a number less than or equal to 10. Chasmanthium latifolia: Northern Sea Oats: Seeds used as a cereal for making bread or as flour by the Cocopa Indians of Mexico. The Harris Seeds team includes local growers and garden enthusiasts, whose invaluable knowledge and expertise allow us … Order Now! Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in fall. Its small flowers are greenish yellow and its berries are red. It can also tolerate heavy shearing and trimming to make a … No additional import charges at delivery! This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Plants affected by this fungal disease develop a tiny white coat of mildew spores. Alpine Currant – Pruning, Winter Care and Fertilizing. Dioecious (separate male and female plants). This insect feeds on numerous wild hosts, and damage occurs most frequently when such plants are allowed to grow near currants and gooseberries. Place the currant seeds on top of the damp mix and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Get Pricing and Availability. Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. Uses. This item will be shipped through the Global Shipping Program and includes international tracking. All currants are edible, although some, such as the alpine currant, are noted as being “insipid’ (bland flavor). Alpine currant accent shrub is ideal for mass planting. Native to Europe, alpine currant, Ribes alpinum, is a low growing, low maintenance plant with bright green foliage present throughout the summer. Whether you plant this as a specimen or better yet, as a hedge, Alpine Currant will work for you. Alpine Currant's neat shape is easily maintained, making it an excellent choice for hedging. It leafs out early, but retains its foliage all summer long and grows in sun or shade. Free delivery on all website orders over £50*. Harris Seeds is a privately owned seed company with a long tradition of supplying the finest vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plants and supplies to growers and gardeners since 1879. Tiny yellow flower clusters bloom in the spring. One of its best qualities is its small, rich green leaves. Soil conditions: Most soils from sand to clay. Cut the new plants back to about half their height. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. They produce multiple stems and grow to about 5 feet tall. Extremely hardy shrub. Female varieties produce scarlet berries in summer. Fruit on female plants is … Manchurian currant (Ribes mandshuricum) 30 seeds, Sorrowful currant (Ribes triste) 30 seeds, Waxy Currant, Wax Currant, Squaw Currant (Ribes cereum) 30 seeds, Komarov's currant (Ribes komarovii) 30 seeds, Mountain Currant, Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) 30 seeds, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. 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