Ribes malvaceum 'Montara Rose' CalNative 1 gal

Ribes malvaceum ‘Montara Rose’ (Pink Flowering Currant)

Description:

• Height & Spread: 4–6 ft. tall, 4–6 ft. wide
• Growth Habit: Upright deciduous shrub
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Fertilizer: Low
• Water: Low to moderate

‘Montara Rose’ is a beautiful selection of pink flowering currant prized for its dangling clusters of rose-pink flowers that bloom in late winter through early spring. At a time when little else is flowering, these blooms provide an important nectar source for hummingbirds and early pollinators.

Its softly textured foliage and upright branching habit give the shrub a graceful, natural form that blends well into native plantings and mixed borders. The floral display is abundant and eye-catching, bringing welcome color to the cool-season garden.

This California native thrives in well-drained soils and performs well in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular moisture during establishment but becomes drought tolerant with age, needing only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

‘Montara Rose’ is an excellent addition to habitat gardens, informal hedges, and seasonal focal points where its winter bloom can be appreciated. Prune lightly after flowering to shape if needed. Its combination of beauty, ecological benefit, and easy care makes it a valuable landscape shrub.