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Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 3L Pot

Cluster of ripe 'Ben Hope' blackcurrants hanging from a branch with vibrant green leaves, set against a blurred natural background, showcasing fresh summer fruit.

Cluster of ripe 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrants hanging from a branch with vibrant green leaves, set against a blurred natural background.

Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 3L Pot

Name: Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 3L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178823926139_55626629710203
Price: 16.99 GBP
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Planting & Care

Discover 'Ben Hope', the UK's leading blackcurrant variety, developed by the renowned Scottish Crops Research Institute.
Enjoy a heavy crop of large, delicious blackcurrants with an outstanding taste, ready for a late summer harvest.
Benefit from excellent resistance to common pests and diseases, including gall mites, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Perfect for eating straight from the bush, or for making homemade cordials, pies, and jams.
An RHS 'Plant for Pollinators', its spring flowers provide a valuable food source for bees and other insects.

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Harvest Time: July, August
Planting Time: October to March
Flower Colour: Insignificant, chartreuse-yellow flowers bloom in spring
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C
Habit: Grows into an attractive, upright, bushy shrub
Eventual Spread: 1-2m
Tasting Notes: Delicately sweet and brilliantly aromatic
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, juicing, wine-making and baking

Planting: Plant from autumn to early spring (October to March) in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Generally unfussy with regards to soil type, but prefers moist, well-draining soil where possible.
Care: Prune annually in winter. This variety has excellent resistance to diseases like leaf spot and powdery mildew. As the fruits ripen, use bird-safe netting to prevent your feathered friends from getting at your currants. 'Ben Hope' is self-fertile, so a single bush will produce a good crop.

Product Specifications

Supplied as: 3L Pot

Highlights

Discover 'Ben Hope', the UK's leading blackcurrant variety, developed by the renowned Scottish Crops Research Institute.
Enjoy a heavy crop of large, delicious blackcurrants with an outstanding taste, ready for a late summer harvest.
Benefit from excellent resistance to common pests and diseases, including gall mites, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Perfect for eating straight from the bush, or for making homemade cordials, pies, and jams.
An RHS 'Plant for Pollinators', its spring flowers provide a valuable food source for bees and other insects.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Harvest Time: July, August
Planting Time: October to March
Flower Colour: Insignificant, chartreuse-yellow flowers bloom in spring
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C
Habit: Grows into an attractive, upright, bushy shrub
Eventual Spread: 1-2m
Tasting Notes: Delicately sweet and brilliantly aromatic
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, juicing, wine-making and baking

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant from autumn to early spring (October to March) in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Generally unfussy with regards to soil type, but prefers moist, well-draining soil where possible.
Care: Prune annually in winter. This variety has excellent resistance to diseases like leaf spot and powdery mildew. As the fruits ripen, use bird-safe netting to prevent your feathered friends from getting at your currants. 'Ben Hope' is self-fertile, so a single bush will produce a good crop.

Product Specifications