Early pink for ID please

[Mr Speckler]

Hi,
I had it in my mind this was a wild raspberry but now I am not sure, googling doesn't help.

First pic taken 02.02.2008



It is growing in a chestnut coppice, quite close to a row of gardens and so probably an escapee. There are about five of these but localised within an acre.

South East woodland, acid, sandy soil and shaded position.

15.03.2008



And to show you the form of the bush, same day.



I would like to know what it is so that I know how to treat it. Probably a valuable source of early nectar.

Thanks for looking.
Colin

[Tiggrx]

It is Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) - yes it is a garden escape

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Mr Speckler

Hi,
I had it in my mind this was a wild raspberry but now I am not sure, googling doesn't help.

First pic taken 02.02.2008



It is growing in a chestnut coppice, quite close to a row of gardens and so probably an escapee. There are about five of these but localised within an acre.

South East woodland, acid, sandy soil and shaded position.

15.03.2008



And to show you the form of the bush, same day.



I would like to know what it is so that I know how to treat it. Probably a valuable source of early nectar.

Thanks for looking.
Colin

very important early nectar supply for emerging bees

[Mr Speckler]

Thank you.

Colin