Cultivar . This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Ripens . Figure out the look you prefer before deciding how far apart to space your plants. Trees used for screening should be spaced using the full mature width of the crown. Alpine Currant foliage Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder Planting & Growing Alpine Currant will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Fruit Size. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in Ornamental grass can screen and be visually very light and airy. If roots are tightly packed gently rake them apart with your fingers. Green Mound Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Plant to overlap no more than 10 to 25% of the mature canopy width. For example: A heat loving plant that is hardy to zone 4 and is recommended for zones 4-8, may not get as large in zone 4. Ornamental grasses grow either in clumps or they spread by underground rhizomes. Fruits infested by the currant fruit fly, Epochra canadensis (Loew), drop early and have dark spots surrounded by a red area. The wind is blocked most effectively for a distance of about six times the height of the plants. They can be planted to overlap substantially, reducing the space between by at lease 25% of the mature width. Hardiness Zone: 3 - 7 Mature Height: 3-6 Feet Mature Width: 3-6 Feet Features: Shiny, dark green leaves in summer; female plants produce bright red fruit in mid-summer (many commercially available cultivars are male and do not produce fruit). Cut the new plants back to about half their height. It is hardy to zone (UK) 2 and is not frost tender. The first thing you need to know is the expected mature width of the plant, which is usually given as a range such as 3 to 5 feet wide. hedge and shrub roses? Many of these hardy roses are highly resistant to blackspot, mildew and fungus, so they can be planted much closer together than the finicky hybrid tea roses and floribundas. Some dont even need pruning other than occasionally removing damaged or dead canes, so you dont need to be quite as concerned about making your way through the thorny branches. But do allow the beauty of the shrub to show itself off by giving it a little room, a mass planting should be spaced the full width of the mature shrub. Left unpruned it doesn't get too large. Planted more than 30 inches apart will separate them enough that they become individual specimens, which may be desired for a single rose set apart from a shrub grouping, or for a group of three. Space plants at least 3 feet apart. Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is the shrub you need when you want a super-hardy, totally dependable, tough-as-nails, doesn't care about the soil or light or air kind of shrub. A cold loving plant may not get as large in zone 8 as it would in zone 4, even if it tolerates the heat. shrubs? And patience is always required! A spreading grass may be ideal to expand through a large area, or to fill a contained area. But trees planted closer together will grow taller competing for sunlight, so planting trees to closely will somewhat reduce the canopy width anyway. Small, white maggots will be found in such fruit. These conditions may include too much or too little sun, water, humidity or nutrients; soil pH too high or too low; exposed to high winds, high salt content of air or soil, pollution or other urban conditions that the plant is not tolerant of. Alpine currant accent shrub is ideal for mass planting. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. Very low maintenance with no ornamental appeal than its dense green foliage. When they have reached full size, in theory they will end up side by side without gaps or overlap. Although they are usually used in baking, jams and jellies because of their tart flavor, some types are sweet enough to eat right off the bush. It leafs out early, but retains its foliage all summer long and grows in sun or shade. When selecting a grass be sure you get one that will behave the way you want it to. Whether you plant this as a specimen or better yet, as a hedge, Alpine Currant will work for you. Black currant cultivars 'Titania,' 'Consort,' 'Coronet,' and 'Crusader' are resistant to blister rust. Otherwise a clump grass is more predictable and easier to control. Plants growing in adverse conditions may not grow as tall or wide as suggested. If you prefer a fuller look in your garden and would like to achieve it quickly, you may be dividing overgrown perennials more quickly than you had hoped. Allowing such plants plenty of room to mature without crowding will help minimize mildew and fungus problems. Large shrubs that are not pruned frequently will typically not grow as dense and will spread wide fairly quickly. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. There are inconspicuous yellow flowers in June. What might be considered a standard hedge is planted so the plants at full size will be side by side. The Alpine Currant is a great dwarf, compact, dense shrub, growing around 3-4 feet high. If you need to block intense or damaging winds on a very exposed site, the plants you select should be dense. If you prefer the full look of tightly spaced plants, consider creating paths of stepping stones through the gardens for easy access. roses? A plant that prefers full sun will not get as large in part shade. This plant will spread to about 2-3' and may get a little taller. Conversely, a bed planted too close together will inhibit the growth of individual plants, make it difficult to access plants for pruning and care, and restrict air circulation necessary to inhibit blackspot and mildew. Generally screens are created with tall plants including large deciduous or evergreen shrubs, taller evergreen trees, deciduous trees or even ornamental grass. Currant Fruit Fly. Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) Join the Club to Manage Your Garden Plant Details Space plants far enough from building foundations, walls, and decks so that the growing foliage won't crowd the structure. From these and selected forms, considerable variation must be expected among the seedlings, so that in the case of a hybrid it is best to rely on vegetative methods of propagation, such as cuttings, which ensure that the increase will be the same as the plants from which So 4 foot wide plants are planted 4 feet apart. It has no Find a location that allows for mature size of golden currant, which could be up to 9 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. What might be considered a standard hedge is planted so the plants at full size will be side by side. They can then be planted with about a 25% overlap side to side and front to back, forming a dense barrier. First, note that roses planted in cold climates, zones 5 and north, generally do NOT grow as large as they would in warmer climates. Perennials are also given a width range, so again consider your climate and growing conditions. It gets a little fuller when it leafs out in spring. What effect do I want to create? It is a good choice for attracting birds and bees to your yard. The alpine currant is very hardy, tolerating winter temperatures as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit and is drought-tolerant. Planting flowering currant. Generally they will come from the North or Northwest. Trees should nearly always be planted to allow the full width of the mature canopy. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Also consider air circulation with perennials that are prone to mildew or fungus. (Close spacing of roses in a single line hedge allows enough air circulation on two sides and access for care from front and back.) Grandiflora and Tea roses are generally planted 24 to 30 inches apart producing a massed appearance and creating visual impact. John, Plant information from Missouri Botanical Garden.The nature of the plant is to grow to nearly 3 feet tall and you should trim to the shape you want. trees? The spreaders can sometimes take over areas quite aggressively. Alpine currant, or Ribes alpinum, shrubs are mounding, dense and compact, making them ideal bushes for a hedge. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. How big will the plant really grow? Although they could be planted even closer together to form an impenetrable barrier, the growth and health of the plant may be inhibited if you plant closer that half the full grown width. It takes snow being piled up on it all winter, and salt as well. General guidelines for spacing plant types: (note that how far apart to plant refers to the distance between the center of each plant, commonly referred to as center to center. Heavy snow has caused some areas to collapse. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Favor planting in fall or in spring but avoid freezing temperatures or high temperatures. In a hedge, space each plant at least 30 inches (80 cm) apart. Spacing becomes a matter of personal preference and the affect you want to create. But, it will still grow to 2 - 3 feet, or at least try. Alpine current is a tough hedge plant. It Trimming should help it fill in any thin areas.University of Illinois information. perennials? That is not very helpful if you want to achieve a specific effect, such as a dense hedge. Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a compact, mound-forming shrub which grows 3-6' tall. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Trimming should help it Ornamental trees such as hydrangea, Japanese maple, crepe myrtle and magnolia grow with a shrub like structure if left unpruned. White pine blister rust is not a serious disease of currants and gooseberries; however, it is a very serious disease of white pines (Pinus strobus). Produces deep green leaves in early spring, and scarlet fruit for birds to enjoy (not edible for humans) Thrives in areas that receive full sun, and requires semi-moist soil for best plant growth Water thoroughly after planting. Personal preference is once again important. A better solution may be to plant two staggered rows. Use the same guidelines as for hedges, but keep in mind that generally the large and tall plants grow at a slower rate than shrubs and will take longer to form a dense screen. Plants growing in ideal conditions often grow larger that suggested. This is a common question for all gardeners even when they know, in theory, how far apart to space plants. Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. A better solution might be to fill in the gaps with a few annuals until the perennial plants have reached their mature size. Then use 2- to 3-foot spacing in lines or staggered rows. Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low mounded shrub commonly used as a hedge.Plants are tolerant of full sun to full shade. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. To create a denser hedge with a more continuous look, plant 4 foot wide plants 3 feet apart. As the selection of easy care shrub roses continues to expand, these carefree plants are being used as specimen or accent plants, foundation plantings, mass plantings, border gardens and hedges. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Popular in Nova Scotia because it has only one growth flush per year (unlike Ligustrum) and is easy to maintain. A screen of plants to provide privacy or block an undesirable view can be created from any plant you choose. Therefore, planting currants and gooseberries in areas where white pines are present can lead to serious losses of white pines. Should I cut this alpine currant hedge down to the ground or just trim to about 1-2 feet? 4 to 5 feet apart in rows 8 to 10 feet apart . Plant information from Missouri Botanical Garden. If you live in an area where five-needled pines can be found, select blister rust resistant or immune currant and gooseberry cultivars. So for a while the wind diversion will only affect a small area until the plants reach maturity. Everyone wants an easy answer, but there are many things to consider including personal preference. This also prevents competition in the roots, which generally spread as wide as the canopy. Plant information from Missouri Botanical Garden. However, do this as soon as possible. The plants have some dead stalks and are growing and spreading along the ground (see first photo). Evergreens are dense, available from 6 to 60 feet, and will protect all year. Prune annually to remove weak or dead canes and to open up the canopy. First, be aware that this can be a little tricky. A hedge may be created from literally any plant you choose. ornamental grass? A deciduous shrub that reaches 6 to 8 feet at maturity, golden currant is suitable for planting in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. High in nutrition and low in fat, its no wonder currants are more popular than ever. But do pay attention to the recommendations that come with your plant to ensure healthy growth. Those which are true species may be expected to reproduce themselves true to type from seeds, but named garden forms or hybrids are less likely to do so. Having had more than 20 years of experience with growing alpine currants in Northern Minnesota, I have planted them around this time of the year (late September). To create a denser hedge with a more continuous look, plant 4 foot wide plants 3 feet apart. Ask an Expert is made up of groups and individual experts. Follow the Nature-and-Garden tips on how to plant a shrub. Thanks much. If you prefer a dense full garden look, plant slightly closer together so the plants fill into one another when the have reached full size. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. If you want to block heavy winds or cold north winds from your home or gardens, first be sure of the direction of the most offending winds. Make two applications 10 days apart, starting at early fruit development. What is the standard spacing? Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Since trees are sometimes used to screen a view or winds, they can be spaced slightly closer together. Shrub roses, deciduous shrubs, and evergreen shrubs should be planted as far apart as the mature width. This plant has some cultivated varieties. To take full advantage of the movement of grasses in the breeze and to show off their distinctive forms, ornamental grass should be spaced as far apart as they grow tall. Deciduous trees can provide an effective windbreak when shrubs are planted in front of the row of trees. You will still get a lot of movement from tall grasses as long as you dont try to create a tightly planted dense screen. For groupings and mass plantings that will give you the best effect. The flowers are greenish-yellow but ornamentally insignificant. Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is also known as spicebush, buffalo currant, golden flowering currant, clove currant and fragrant golden currant. Emerging early, the foliage changes to dark green in summer with an attractive gloss on the leaf uppersides, before warming up to yellow in the fall. It is a good choice for attracting birds and bees to your yard. Also consider allowing room to access the plants to cut flowers, deadhead and fertilize. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Currant plants should be 3 to 5 feet apart in rows that are 8 to 10 feet apart. A privacy screen can often be created by using plants that spread wide with an open structure so as not to create a dense shade but still provide some privacy. Most currants and gooseberries are self-fruitful. This also creates a more interesting effect, rather than just creating a wall of evergreen. Plants growing closely together in a mass may grow taller and not as wide. How far apart should I plant hedge plants? This material should be worked into open soil at a rate of one bushel per 6 shrub or 100 square feet of bed area. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Combinations of evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs can also be very effective while creating more interest in the landscape. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Plants growing widely spaced from each other may spread wider than average. This plant can be planted in the shade. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Neutral: On Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. This shrubs is excellent in mass or foundation planting in the landscape. Use evergreen or deciduous shrubs, shrub roses or even grandiflora or tea roses. But, it will still grow to 2 - 3 feet, or at least try. The Green Mound Alpine Currant is a nice, hardy selection that stays dense and rounded. The exceptions may be the extra hardy Canadian roses and Rugosa roses. Ornamental as well as practical, currants are an excellent choice for home gardens in northern states. Hedges can be planted a bit closer, reducing the spacing up to one forth. Most hybrids are sterile, that is, they do not set seed, but some are occasionally fertile. Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a compact, mound-forming shrub which grows 3-6' tall. Trim no shorter than 2 feet. But grasses are being used in such a variety of ways that you may decide to space them much closer together if your intention is a light screening or border planting. So first consider the factors that may affect the growth of the plant. Space grasses 4 to 5 feet apart, except for hedges or screens. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no The nature of the plant is to grow to nearly 3 feet tall and you should trim to the shape you want. If you achieve the density you prefer in a few years, chances are your planting will be come seriously crowded and overgrown. Small ornamental trees, or even larger shade trees, that are not pruned high up the trunk can provide lovely screening for a raised patio or a deck. Extremely winter hardy, Ribes alpinum (Alpine Currant) is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous shrub with bright green, trilobed leaves in spring. A bed of roses all planted more than 30 inches apart does not give the eye a place to rest or a path to follow, making it difficult to enjoy looking at. Propagating flowering currant. Currants and gooseberries serve as an alternate host for the rust fungus that causes white pine blister rust. Alpine Currant Info Alpine currants grow to a height of between 3-6 feet (just under a meter or two) and the same distance widthwise. An excellent low to medium-sized hedge or screening plant, densely branched with leaves to the ground, takes pruning extremely well, tough and adaptable; small yellow flowers in spring, good fall color; can be susceptible to mildew Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Ribes alpinum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. So 4 foot wide plants are planted 4 feet apart. If you would like to allow space to walk between or allow separation space, space the plants an additional 24 inches apart. As pictured, this plant makes for an excellent hedge, either trimmed or untrimmed. Everything you need to know to grow beautiful gardens and bountiful harvests. Trim no shorter than 2 feet. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. 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