Manyflower Currant

Ribes multiflorum

Native to:
Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Sardegna, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Grossulariaceae
Genus:
Ribes
Species:
Ribes multiflorum
USDA Symbol:
RIMU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI