Ribes sanguineum glutinosum
Pink Flowering Currant

A deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit. Aromatic leaves are lobed, fuzzy, deep green, and serrated on the edges. Good fall color. Showy, drooping clusters of early spring flowers bloom in shades of pink. Berries are blackish blue with a waxy-powder coating. Attracts birds, especially hummingbirds. Native to California. Can tolerate full shade.

USDA zones: 5 - 9
Sunset sones: A3; 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature size: 5 - 10 feet high and wide
Light needs: part shade, full sun on coast
Water needs: little to moderate water