1ft 'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot

Name: 1ft 'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178822844795_55626628432251
Price: 5.99 GBP
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Skip the cordial and enjoy delicious juice from your own homegrown 'Titania' blackcurrants.
Named for Shakespeare's fairy queen, this variety produces incredibly juicy, jumbo-sized berries all summer long.
A top-performing, Swedish-bred bush with strong resistance to common fungal diseases.
Perfect for eating fresh from the bush, making sticky jam, or baking into a warming pie.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's ideal for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Self fertile
Harvest: July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
Flower Colour: Small chartreuse-yellow flowers appear in spring
Position: Full sun
Habit: A bushy shrub comprising multiple upright stems growing proud and tall.
Hardiness: H6 - This blackcurrant plant is frost hardy down to temperatures of -20°C.
Spread: Spreads approximately 0.75-1m.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Can be affected by aphids and gall mites, as well as leaf and coral spot. Companion plants like marigolds will attract ladybirds and other predators that feast upon aphids, well a spray of soapy water on the affected area can also help dislodge them and prevent them from returning. Ensuring good garden hygiene can help reduce the risk of leaf or coral spot.
Soil Type: 'Titania' will grow best in soil with good drainage but that still retains some moisture. If your soil is nice and fertile, then even better.
Pruning: Blackcurrant pruning requirements depend on the age of the bush, but in general an annual prune in winter is required. For new plants planted in autumn or winter, your aim is to prune hard (to around 2.5cm) immediately after planting. For plants under four years old that are displaying strong growth, prune only lightly, trimming out weak shoots. If growth is poor, however, then be bold and prune your blackcurrant bush hard, cutting a minimum of half the stems down to around 2.5cm. Trust us, it'll thank you for it in the long run! For blackcurrant bushes over four years old, remove around one third of the thicker, older stems, cutting them at the base.
Tasting Notes: Tangy and juicy with hints of sweetness
Uses: Juices, jams and jolly good tarts!

Planting: Plant your blackcurrant bush from October to March in any moist, well-drained soil. Choose a spot in full sun.
Spacing: Plant 0.9-1.2m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: To help your blackcurrant plant establish, water it well during its first growing season. Once established, additional watering will only typically be needed during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Blackcurrant plants like this one appreciate a winter feed with a high-potassium fertiliser, as well as a mulch around the plant's base, making sure to leave a small gap between the mulch and the stems.
Pruning: Prune annually in winter. For new plants, prune hard to 2.5cm after planting. For established plants under four years, lightly trim weak shoots. For bushes over four years, remove about a third of the oldest stems at the base.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Garden-ready plant in a 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: 20-30cm
Eventual Height: Stems grow to roughly one and a half metres after a few years.
Spacing: Plant 0.9-1.2m apart to allow for spreading.
Time to First Crop: Currant bushes typically start fruiting after two or three years.

Highlights

Skip the cordial and enjoy delicious juice from your own homegrown 'Titania' blackcurrants.
Named for Shakespeare's fairy queen, this variety produces incredibly juicy, jumbo-sized berries all summer long.
A top-performing, Swedish-bred bush with strong resistance to common fungal diseases.
Perfect for eating fresh from the bush, making sticky jam, or baking into a warming pie.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's ideal for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Self fertile
Harvest: July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, October, November, December
Flower Colour: Small chartreuse-yellow flowers appear in spring
Position: Full sun
Habit: A bushy shrub comprising multiple upright stems growing proud and tall.
Hardiness: H6 - This blackcurrant plant is frost hardy down to temperatures of -20°C.
Spread: Spreads approximately 0.75-1m.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Can be affected by aphids and gall mites, as well as leaf and coral spot. Companion plants like marigolds will attract ladybirds and other predators that feast upon aphids, well a spray of soapy water on the affected area can also help dislodge them and prevent them from returning. Ensuring good garden hygiene can help reduce the risk of leaf or coral spot.
Soil Type: 'Titania' will grow best in soil with good drainage but that still retains some moisture. If your soil is nice and fertile, then even better.
Pruning: Blackcurrant pruning requirements depend on the age of the bush, but in general an annual prune in winter is required. For new plants planted in autumn or winter, your aim is to prune hard (to around 2.5cm) immediately after planting. For plants under four years old that are displaying strong growth, prune only lightly, trimming out weak shoots. If growth is poor, however, then be bold and prune your blackcurrant bush hard, cutting a minimum of half the stems down to around 2.5cm. Trust us, it'll thank you for it in the long run! For blackcurrant bushes over four years old, remove around one third of the thicker, older stems, cutting them at the base.
Tasting Notes: Tangy and juicy with hints of sweetness
Uses: Juices, jams and jolly good tarts!

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant your blackcurrant bush from October to March in any moist, well-drained soil. Choose a spot in full sun.
Spacing: Plant 0.9-1.2m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: To help your blackcurrant plant establish, water it well during its first growing season. Once established, additional watering will only typically be needed during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Blackcurrant plants like this one appreciate a winter feed with a high-potassium fertiliser, as well as a mulch around the plant's base, making sure to leave a small gap between the mulch and the stems.
Pruning: Prune annually in winter. For new plants, prune hard to 2.5cm after planting. For established plants under four years, lightly trim weak shoots. For bushes over four years, remove about a third of the oldest stems at the base.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Garden-ready plant in a 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: 20-30cm
Eventual Height: Stems grow to roughly one and a half metres after a few years.
Spacing: Plant 0.9-1.2m apart to allow for spreading.
Time to First Crop: Currant bushes typically start fruiting after two or three years.