The red-flowering currant, a Northwest-native plant and hummingbird favorite with the Latin name of Ribes sanguineum, not sure of the particular variety but could likely be the commonly sold ‘King Edward VII’, through the seasons at Minerva’s Garden in photos:
Ribes sanguineum, Red-Flowering Currant, in my garden blooming in April, along with hyacinth and narcisus
After the flowers on the red-flowering currant are done, the leaves on the shrub turn green, and it looks pretty unremarkable for the summer. But this is what happens in the fall:
- Red-flowering currant foliage, end of November
Pretty remarkable change, making it a great plant selection for the garden, because it gives two wonderful seasons of interest, and doesn’t require any special watering or fertilizing once it is established.
allysgrandma said,
November 29, 2011 at 2:48 am
My garden is done! Except for the “walking stick” collard green plant and some kale!
minervasgardenwriter said,
December 2, 2011 at 3:54 am
All I have left are a bit of tough salad greens that are growing under hoops and two layers of clear plastic. The flowers are all done, with the notable exception of the pretty white flowers on the viburnum, which the hummingbirds are appreciating right now. What is a walking stick collard green–that’s a new one to me.