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1ft 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm 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.

1ft 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot

1ft 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot

Name: 1ft 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178823893371_55626629677435
Price: 14.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Developed in Scotland, 'Ben Hope' is the UK's leading blackberry variety, prized for its strong lineage and reliability.
Produces exceptionally high yields of large, juicy blackcurrants with an outstanding flavour, ready for picking in late summer.
Offers excellent resistance to common problems like gall mites, powdery mildew, and leaf spot, making it easy to grow.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', its spring flowers are a valuable food source for bees.
The delicious berries are perfect for eating straight from the bush, or for making homemade cordials, jams, and pies.

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Harvest Time: July, August
Planting Time: October to March
Flowering Time: Spring
Flower Colour: Insignificant, chartreuse-yellow flowers
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - withstands temperatures down to -20°C)
Habit: Grows into an attractive upright, bushy plant
Eventual Spread: 1-2m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew
Tasting Notes: Delicately sweet and brilliantly aromatic
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, juicing, wine-making and baking

Spacing: Plant 1.5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well throughout the first growing season to help the plant establish. Afterwards, water only during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser in winter. Add a mulch around the base, leaving a small gap around the stems.
Pruning: Prune annually in winter to encourage healthy growth and good crops.
Protection: Use bird-safe netting to protect your currants from feathered friends.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Garden-ready plant in a 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: 20-30cm
Eventual Height: 1-2m
Time to First Crop: Typically starts bearing fruit in its second year

Highlights

Developed in Scotland, 'Ben Hope' is the UK's leading blackberry variety, prized for its strong lineage and reliability.
Produces exceptionally high yields of large, juicy blackcurrants with an outstanding flavour, ready for picking in late summer.
Offers excellent resistance to common problems like gall mites, powdery mildew, and leaf spot, making it easy to grow.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', its spring flowers are a valuable food source for bees.
The delicious berries are perfect for eating straight from the bush, or for making homemade cordials, jams, and pies.

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
Flowering Time: Spring
Flower Colour: Insignificant, chartreuse-yellow flowers
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - withstands temperatures down to -20°C)
Habit: Grows into an attractive upright, bushy plant
Eventual Spread: 1-2m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew
Tasting Notes: Delicately sweet and brilliantly aromatic
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, juicing, wine-making and baking

Planting & Care

Spacing: Plant 1.5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well throughout the first growing season to help the plant establish. Afterwards, water only during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser in winter. Add a mulch around the base, leaving a small gap around the stems.
Pruning: Prune annually in winter to encourage healthy growth and good crops.
Protection: Use bird-safe netting to protect your currants from feathered friends.

Product Specifications