polyanthus would appreciate well-draining humus and a little leaf litter to warm it through a freeze
This plant would be worth it for just the leaf if the flowers weren't also exquisite
or just to vary the form in your garden and add theatrical color in fall
Mature size: 2 feet tall & 2+ feet wide
you can cut them back to 6 inches tall to tidy & refresh
Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant, No shipping DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, WV Size:3 qt - No shipping to DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, WV polyanthus would appreciate well-draining humusUpright and deciduous, Chaparral Currant loves the sun if planted near the coast, or part shade if planted inland. In either case, provide well draining soil. The foliage is pungently fragrant, and when it has fallen, the peeling bark is attractive. Pretty pink dangling flower clusters appear in very early spring. Its blue black berries are a bird's late season snack. During times of summer drought stress, R. malvaceum can drop its leavesdon't worry,
