Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry

Ribes speciosum, Grossulariaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Darrow's BlueberryVaccinium darrowii

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Mauritius RaspberryRubus rosifolius

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Beach StrawberryFragaria chiloensis

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Purple VetchVicia benghalensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Cut-leaf GooseberryRibes laciniatum

Two ornamental gooseberry species with overlapping resource needs in garden settings

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionHummingbird HabitatOrnamental

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C

Common Questions

What zones does Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry grow in?

Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry?

Good companions for Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry include Darrow's Blueberry, Mauritius Raspberry, Beach Strawberry, Purple Vetch.

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