Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' - Ribes nigrum plant

Edible

Fruiting

Experience the rich, robust taste of Ben Lomond Blackcurrant in your home garden. This hardy bush brings a lush, bountiful harvest with minimal care required.

High-yielding blackcurrant variety
Ideal for UK climate conditions
Disease-resistant and hardy plant
Minimal maintenance needed
Perfect for small gardens and patios

Choosing the Ben Lomond Blackcurrant bush ensures you can enjoy fresh, juicy berries straight from your garden with ease. Additionally, explore our selection of Fruit Plants to enhance your gardening experience.

Harvest Time: 8-10 Weeks

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Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is a productive variety that produces a heavy crop of large, sweet black berries from mid-summer. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet black berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 3 Litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	Semi-hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	1.5m
Height and Spread	1.5m x 1.5m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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How To Plant

Plant Care

Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is perfect for adding a productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in sunny locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet black berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is perfect for adding a productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in sunny locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet black berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

Choose a sunny area for Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond', whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Blackcurrant plants need full sun, so choose a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose a sunny area for Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond', whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Blackcurrant plants need full sun, so choose a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' grows robustly and produces an abundance of large, sweet berries. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Prune the blackcurrant canes annually in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Fertilise in early spring with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth
Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' grows robustly and produces an abundance of large, sweet berries. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Prune the blackcurrant canes annually in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Fertilise in early spring with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth
Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'?

Water Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' regularly, about once or twice a week. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Adjust watering frequency during hot, dry periods.

When should I prune Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'?

Prune Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' in late winter to early spring. Remove any dead or damaged canes and cut back lateral branches to encourage new growth and fruit production.

What type of fertiliser is best for Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'?

Use a balanced fertiliser with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio of about 10-10-10. Apply in early spring before new growth starts and again in late spring or early summer.