Ribes roezlii var. cruentum 'Dixie Glade'

Common Name:
Gooseberry
Plant Type:
Deciduous shrub
Family:
Grossulariaceae (The Gooseberry Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
3-4 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
banks
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Purplish red
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderatel to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

This small shrub displays small vivid red-purple and white flowers in spring along its spiny stems. Rounded pale red fruits covered in prickles follow the flowers. This California native shrub is found on mountain slopes of northern California. Suncrest Nurseries introduction.