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Products > Ribes viburnifolium   Ribes viburnifolium - Catalina Currant    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Grossulariaceae (Gooseberries or Currants) Origin: Baja California (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Rose Pink Bloomtime: Spring Height: 3-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Ribes viburnifolium (Catalina Currant) - Catalina Currant or Viburnumleaf Currant as it is also known is an open wide spreading evergreen shrub that grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads to 6 feet. Dark red stems bearing aromatic leathery dark green leaves arch up and out from the center of the plant. Rose pink flowers bloom in late winter to mid spring. Plant in sun or light shade along coast to shade inland. Requiring little supplemental water, this native shrub is a good candidate for planting underneath an oak canopy. Drought tolerant.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Ribes viburnifolium .     [MORE INFO]