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

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

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

Name: 1ft 'Ben Lomond' Blackcurrant Bush | 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178804330875_55626576626043
Price: 5.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A modern Scottish variety, celebrated for its impressive high yields.
Produces wonderfully shiny, jet-black fruits with a delightful, intense flavour.
Boasts strong resistance to common diseases, making it easy to grow.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's a favourite with bees.
Perfect for turning into delicious pies, jams, and juices.
The berries freeze exceptionally well for long-term storage.

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Easy to grow, Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper
Harvest: July - August
Planting: November - April
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Location: Beds & borders
Spread: 1.5m (5ft)
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (does not require frost protection)
Pest & Disease Resistance: High
Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Prune when dormant, from late autumn to late winter
Flavour: Excellent intense flavour, a balance of sharp and sweet
Pollination: Self Fertile

Planting: Plant from November to April in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
Soil: Blackcurrants tolerate a wide range of soils but perform best in moisture-retentive, fertile soil that is well-drained.
Watering: Water well during dry periods, especially throughout the growing season.
Feeding: Feed annually with a general-purpose fertiliser to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Pruning: Prune from late autumn to late winter while the plant is dormant to encourage new growth and maintain a productive shape.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 20-30cm
Eventual Height: 1.5m (5ft)
Supplied As: 9cm Pot
Time to First Crop: 2 years

Highlights

A modern Scottish variety, celebrated for its impressive high yields.
Produces wonderfully shiny, jet-black fruits with a delightful, intense flavour.
Boasts strong resistance to common diseases, making it easy to grow.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's a favourite with bees.
Perfect for turning into delicious pies, jams, and juices.
The berries freeze exceptionally well for long-term storage.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Easy to grow, Perfect for pollinators, Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper
Harvest: July - August
Planting: November - April
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Location: Beds & borders
Spread: 1.5m (5ft)
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (does not require frost protection)
Pest & Disease Resistance: High
Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Prune when dormant, from late autumn to late winter
Flavour: Excellent intense flavour, a balance of sharp and sweet
Pollination: Self Fertile

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant from November to April in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
Soil: Blackcurrants tolerate a wide range of soils but perform best in moisture-retentive, fertile soil that is well-drained.
Watering: Water well during dry periods, especially throughout the growing season.
Feeding: Feed annually with a general-purpose fertiliser to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Pruning: Prune from late autumn to late winter while the plant is dormant to encourage new growth and maintain a productive shape.

Product Specifications