Dense, tidy shrub with small green flowers. Great for hedging or foundation planting.

Family: Grossulariaceae

Genus: Ribes

Scientific Designation: Ribes alpinum 'Alpine'

Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, well-drained

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 7.5

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Watering Requirements: Moderate

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7

Height: 1 to 1.5 m

Spread: 1 to 1.5 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Compost in early spring

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Very cold hardy and low maintenance; ideal for Manitoba borders.