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Blackcurrant - An old garden variety that has stood the test of time. Growth is quite compact and the tart fruit hangs on the plant for a long time. Medium sized berries which have an excellent flavour, and good levels of vitamin C. Picking time late July. Plant 1.5 metre apart.
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| Description | Blackcurrant - An old garden variety that has stood the test of time. Growth is quite compact and the tart fruit hangs on the plant for a long time. Medium sized berries which have an excellent flavour, and good levels of vitamin C. Picking time late July. Plant 1.5 metre apart. |
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| Short Description | These are superb, big, strong and bushy plants supplied in a 2 litre pot. They will be trimmed to 60cm for posting and most have fruit already set. This is a BIG PLANT, please don't confuse them with the small 9cm pots offered on ebay. One of the heaviest cropping varieties with a great flavor. Another benefit of this variety is that it has some frost resistance due to late flowering. These are superb plants and ready to go. They will be sent quickly to your door and are ready to be planted. Quick growing and perfect for a specimen tree and we can offer full planting/care guidance. |
| Common Name | Blackcurrant |
| Flowering Period | Summer |
| Flower Colour | Blackcurrants |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil Types | Well drained or moist but well drained, Acid, Alkaline or Neutral, Chalk, Sand or Clay |
| Eventual Height | 1.5m |
| Eventual Spread | 1.5m |
| Time to Eventual Size | 10 years |
| Pot Size | 2lt |