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Resistenta

CultivarRibes divaricatum 'Resistenta'

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Ribes divaricatum (the species)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub

from Ribes divaricatum · “is a deciduous shrub” — How to Care for spreading gooseberry (Ribes divaricatum)

Days to maturity2–3 years

from Ribes · “Days to maturity: 2-3 years from planting to first significant harvest; full productivity by year 4-5” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Lightpartial shade to full sun

from Ribes divaricatum · “Choose a location that receives partial shade to full sun” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Waterregularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged

from Ribes divaricatum · “Water the plant thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Hardiness zones2-7

from Ribes · “Thrive in zones 2-7, with some varieties extending to zone 8” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Spacing48–72 in

from Ribes · “Spacing: 4-6 feet between plants depending on variety and pruning method inches” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Propagationseed, softwood cuttings

from Ribes divaricatum · “Ribes divaricatum can be propagated through seeds or by taking softwood cuttings” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Ready whendark purple-to-black berries are tart when green and sweeten significantly as they darken

from Ribes divaricatum · “The dark purple-to-black berries are safe and highly prized” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Edible partsberries

from Ribes divaricatum · “The dark purple-to-black berries are safe and highly prized for jams and pies” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Toxicitynot toxic

from Ribes divaricatum · “While not chemically toxic to pets or children, the spines are very sharp” — Spreading Gooseberry (Ribes Divaricatum) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary

Pestscurrant aphid, currant sawfly, gooseberry midge, spider mites, currant borer

from Ribes · “Common Pests Currant aphid (Capitophorus carduinus) Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil in early spring; encourage natural predators Currant sawfly (Nematus ribesii) Hand-pick larvae; prune infested shoots; apply spinosad in early season Gooseberry midge (Dasineura tetensi) Remove dropped fruit” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Companionshydrangea, roses

from Ribes · “Consider planting later flowering shrubs such as hydrangea or roses with the Ribes” — How to grow ribes / RHS Growing Guide

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