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Golden Flowering Currant

Ribes aureum

Golden Flowering Currant has striking yellow flowers bloom in early spring and sweet-tasting, edible berries ripen in summer.

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Golden Flowering Currant (Ribes aureum) — striking yellow flowers bloom in early spring and sweet-tasting, edible berries ripen in summer

About Golden Flowering Currant and growing it in Alberta

Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it is adaptable to a range of soil types, including dry or rocky soils. Is well-suited for attracting pollinators and wildlife, and its bright yellow blooms and colourful fruit provide year-round visual appeal. Undemanding and drought tolerant once established, it is perfect for edible landscapes or as an ornamental shrub.

Plant Specifications

  • Zone: 2
  • Height: 1.5 metres
  • Spread: 1.5 metres

Features of Golden Flowering Currant

  • Full Sun

  • Part Shade

  • Drought Resilient

  • Salt Tolerant

  • Attracts Birds

  • Attracts Pollinators

  • Deer Resilient

  • Fall Colour

  • Erosion Control

  • Fragrant

  • Green Roof Option

  • Native Plant

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