Ribes magellanicum

Common name: Uvilla, Parilla, Magellanic currant
Height: 1,5-3 m
Growing: medium
Foliage: decidious, green shiny leaves.
Flowers / Fruits: edible dark red to black fruits and creamy white flowers.
Site: sun to light shade
Soil: acidic to slightly alkaline
Irrigation: regular
Hardiness: semi-hardy -8 -10ºC

Long description: Ribes magellanicum also known as Magellanic currant, is a decidious Chilean shrub originating from one of Patagonias most beautifull areas; Tierra del Fuego. Magellanic currant has shiny green leaves and bears long tassels of creamy white to yellowish flowers, followed by dark red to black edible berries.