Scientific Name
Ribes spp.
Prized for
Flowers; and dark green foliage
Blooms on
Old wood
When to Prune
June, July (Early Summer, after the winter bloom and the spring growth).
What to Prune
Use thinning cuts to reveal the structure of the plant. The stems are not long-lived. Therefore, taking out only new stems could shorten the life of the plant. Keep the new stems that are growing in a desired direction and remove the others at the base. However, note that removing too many stems at once can kill the plant.