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'Big Ben' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root

'Big Ben' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root

Name: 'Big Ben' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178802692475_55626574692731
Price: 17.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Fruits nearly three times larger than typical blackcurrants.
Perfect for early harvests with exceptional sweetness.
Soft, glossy skin ideal for fresh consumption.
Easy picking with slightly arching growth form.
Resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
High yields with RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Harvest Time: July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Position: Full sun
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Location: Beds & borders
Eventual Spread: 1.5m (5ft)
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Hardiness Expanded: Does not require protection from frost
Pest/Disease Resistance: High Disease/Pest Resistance
Soil Type: Well drained soil
Soil Type Expanded: Blackcurrants will tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefer moisture retentive fertile soils that are well-drained
Pruning: Prune from autumn to winter
Pruning Expanded: Prune blackcurrants from late autumn to late winter when they're dormant
Tasting Notes: Extremely sweet flavour
Self Fertile: Self Fertile

Plant in full sun or partial shade for best results.
Ensure soil is well-drained and fertile.
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the growing season.
Prune from late autumn to late winter when dormant.
Feed annually with a general fertiliser to promote growth.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 50-80cm inc. roots
Eventual Height: 1.5m (5ft)
Supplied As: A bare root plant
Watering: Water during dry spells
Watering Expanded: Water blackcurrants during dry periods in the growing season
Feeding: Feed annually with general fertiliser
Time to First Crop: 2 years

Highlights

Fruits nearly three times larger than typical blackcurrants.
Perfect for early harvests with exceptional sweetness.
Soft, glossy skin ideal for fresh consumption.
Easy picking with slightly arching growth form.
Resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
High yields with RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blackcurrant
Features: Disease resistant, Fully hardy, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Harvest Time: July, August
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Position: Full sun
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Habit: Bushy
Location: Beds & borders
Eventual Spread: 1.5m (5ft)
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Hardiness Expanded: Does not require protection from frost
Pest/Disease Resistance: High Disease/Pest Resistance
Soil Type: Well drained soil
Soil Type Expanded: Blackcurrants will tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefer moisture retentive fertile soils that are well-drained
Pruning: Prune from autumn to winter
Pruning Expanded: Prune blackcurrants from late autumn to late winter when they're dormant
Tasting Notes: Extremely sweet flavour
Self Fertile: Self Fertile