An excellent screen or hedge plant with ornamental 3" to 8" long flowering catkins in winter that give the appearance of a weeping habit
This tough Southern California manzanita is recommended for rocky slopes
and other purposes
Discovered by David Douglas in the 1830's and introduced into the nursery trade in 1850 (Fross)
as well as sowing instructions
Ribes cereum - Wax Currant (Plant) Size:1G An excellent screen or hedgeThis tough, versatile currant grows well at high elevations. Can handle freezing temperatures, snow, and wind. Recommended for alpine gardens. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes cereum Common Name Wax Currant Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months June, July Evergreen