Can Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' be Coppiced

Hello all

I hope you are well.

I have a Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' which is growing quite unruly.

I have read online that Ribes can be Coppiced and cut down to approximately 4" after flowing which will encourage new cane like growth which is what I would like.

Firstly, is it correct that Ribes can be Coppiced and secondly, can Ribes be Coppiced after only being in the ground since 2019?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Yeah, I would think so.

Its a vigorous plant and does need a lot of space.
I dont have that variety, but the one I have gets chopped back regularly and it just puts out lots of new shoots.
But dont hang around, I cut mine back over a month ago.

 

Hello @pete

Thanks for the reply.

I was not sure if it was too late to cut it right back as I thought it had to be done immediately after flowering which ended early June.

I have now cut it right back to approximately 3" and there is already new growth showing at the base so hopefully all should be good.

Thanks

Kevin

 

I'd say immediately after flowering is best.
But you should still be ok for flowers next year.