{"title":"Currant Plant","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ribes-sanguineum","title":"Red Flowering Currant","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Flowering Currant is a beloved Pacific Northwest native deciduous shrub that heralds the arrival of spring with its vibrant display of pendulous pink to red flower clusters. Its lobed, maple-like leaves are deep green, turning yellow in fall. The early spring blooms, which appear before the leaves, are a vital nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and emerging butterflies, followed by edible (but bland) blue-black berries in summer. Tough, adaptable, and shade-tolerant, it is an excellent choice for naturalistic gardens, woodland edges, or as a wildlife-friendly hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Spring Nectar Source: One of the first shrubs to bloom, providing essential food for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies in late winter to early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowy Pendulous Blooms: Produces striking chains of pink to deep red, tubular flowers that hang gracefully from bare branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative \u0026amp; Wildlife-Friendly: Supports a wide range of native pollinators and birds (which eat the berries). A cornerstone plant for habitat gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable \u0026amp; Low Maintenance: Thrives in partial shade to full sun and is tolerant of a variety of soils once established. Drought tolerant in coastal climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturalistic Landscape Use: Perfect for woodland gardens, north-facing slopes, shady borders, or informal hedges. An excellent understory plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon \/ Ribes","offer_id":43447619911768,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Red_Flowering_Currant_2.png?v=1770725152"},{"product_id":"ribes-sanguineum-white-icicle","title":"White Icicle Flowering Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes sanguineum 'White Icicle'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking, deciduous shrub prized for its long, pendulous clusters of pure white spring flowers and attractive, fragrant foliage. This selection of the native California flowering currant produces an abundance of showy, 3-6 inch long racemes of bright white, tubular flowers that hang like icy \"icicles\" from the branches in early to mid-spring . The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. The aromatic, lobed, dark green leaves have a fuzzy texture and serrated margins, turning attractive shades of yellow to red in autumn before falling. The flowers are followed by small, black-blue berries with a waxy bloom in summer, which provide food for birds. With its upright, vase-shaped habit and excellent drought tolerance once established, it is a superb choice for wildlife gardens, native plantings, mixed borders, and as an informal hedge or specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44068427333720,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44068430741592,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/White_Icicle_Flowering_Currant_1.png?v=1782782988"},{"product_id":"ribes-sanguineum-glutinosum-claremont","title":"Claremont Pink Flowering Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes sanguineum glutinosum 'Claremont'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a vigorous, deciduous shrub prized for its spectacular, pendulous clusters of bright, clear pink flowers and attractive, fragrant foliage. A selection of the California native coastal flowering currant, this garden favorite produces an abundance of showy, 2-4 inch long racemes of soft pink to rose-pink, tubular flowers that hang gracefully from the branches in early to mid-spring . The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. The aromatic, lobed, dark green leaves have a fuzzy texture and serrated margins, turning attractive shades of yellow to red in autumn before falling. The flowers are followed by small, black-blue berries with a waxy bloom in summer, which provide food for birds. With its upright, vase-shaped habit and excellent drought tolerance once established, it is a superb choice for wildlife gardens, native plantings, mixed borders, and as an informal hedge or specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44068432511064,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44068432543832,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Claremont_Pink_Flowering_Currant_1.png?v=1782782831"},{"product_id":"ribes-sanguineum-glutinosum-spring-showers","title":"Spring Showers Pink Flowering Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes sanguineum glutinosum 'Spring Showers'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a graceful, deciduous shrub prized for its long, drooping clusters of bright pink flowers and attractive, fragrant foliage. A selection of the California native coastal flowering currant, this garden favorite produces an abundance of showy, pendulous racemes of soft, light pink, tubular flowers that hang like delicate showers from the branches in early to mid-spring . The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. The aromatic, lobed, dark green leaves have a fuzzy texture and serrated margins, turning attractive shades of yellow to red in autumn before falling. The flowers are followed by small, black-blue berries with a waxy bloom in summer, which provide food for birds. With its upright, vase-shaped habit and excellent drought tolerance once established, it is a superb choice for wildlife gardens, native plantings, mixed borders, informal hedges, and foundation plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44068435656792,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Spring_Showers_Pink_Flowering_Currant.png?v=1777953577"},{"product_id":"ribes-viburnifolium","title":"Catalina Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes viburnifolium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as Catalina Currant or Island Gooseberry, is a remarkably drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, aromatic foliage and sprawling, mounding habit. Native to the Channel Islands of California and Baja California, this tough, shade-loving shrub features thin, arching, deep red stems covered in small, oval, leathery, dark green leaves that emit a pleasant spicy-resinous fragrance when brushed. In late winter to mid-spring, it produces small, open clusters of star-shaped, rose-pink to purple-pink flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. The flowers are followed by small, sticky, red berries in summer that are attractive to birds. Exceptionally tolerant of clay soils, dry shade, and summer drought, it is an outstanding choice for planting under native oaks, on north-facing slopes, in wildlife gardens, and as a low, spreading ground cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon \/ Ribes","offer_id":44068496441432,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Catalina_Currant_1.png?v=1782782661"},{"product_id":"ribes-aureum-var-aureum","title":"Golden Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes aureum var. aureum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as Golden Currant, is a robust, deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow spring flowers, attractive lobed foliage, and delicious edible berries. Native to California and much of western North America, this tough, drought-tolerant shrub produces an abundance of small, tubular, bright yellow flowers in early to mid-spring that emit a spicy, clove-like fragrance and attract hummingbirds and butterflies . The flowers are followed in summer by small, juicy, flavorful berries that ripen from yellow to orange-red to black, prized for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies. The light green, lobed leaves turn attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn before falling. With its upright, arching habit and remarkable adaptability to a wide range of conditions, it is an outstanding choice for wildlife gardens, native plantings, informal hedges, and edible landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon \/ Ribes","offer_id":44068563320920,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Golden_Currant_1.png?v=1777959614"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/collections\/Ribes.png?v=1771479571","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/collections\/ribes.oembed","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}