Ribes nigrum
Black Currant
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous shrub producing bunches of dark purple edible berries in mid-summer. The fruit, which is rich in vitamin C has a tart flavour and is great for cooking. The bushes are self-fertile and insignificant yellow-green flowers are produced in clusters in spring.
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1L0139Z | H: 50cm | €11.09 |
| 1L0139I | H: 50cm | €10.56 |
| 1L0139V | H: 50cm | €10.08 |
| 1L0139H | H: 50cm | €10.03 |
| 1L0139Y | H: 50cm | €9.50 |
| 1L0139H1 | H: 50cm | €9.50 |
| 1L0139W | H: 50cm | €8.44 |
| 1L0139v | H: 50cm | €7.37 |
| H: 15cm0139L | H: 15cm | €5.25 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.