How to identify Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry (Ribes speciosum)
Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, also known as Flowering Gooseberry, Californian fuchsia
Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry is a deciduous shrub typically reaching sizes of around 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall, though it can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) in optimal conditions. It features horizontal and arching branches with shiny, leathery leaves that are rounded, lobed, and lined with narrow, sharp spines at the nodes. During winter to mid-spring, this plant exhibits striking pendulous, tubular red flowers with long, protruding stamens. These blooms give way to round, red currant-like fruit that persist through the summer. Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry also displays remarkable drought tolerance.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Shrub
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Deciduous shrub reaching 4-10 feet (1.2-3 meters) with shiny, lobed leaves lined with sharp spines.
Pendulous, tubular red flowers with long stamens in winter to mid-spring.
Round, red currant-like fruit persisting through summer.
Drought tolerant plant with horizontal and arching branches.
Leaves are leathery and rounded, adding to the plant's unique appearance.
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Scientific Classification of Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry
