Blackcurrant

Name: Blackcurrant
Brand: Acqua Garden
SKU: PS-0AUT-20T4
Price: 16.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Blackcurrant is a robust, high-yielding fruit plant known for its deep purple-black berries and rich, tart flavour. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a nutritious, tangy fruit to your garden. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Details

Blackcurrants are prized for their rich, tart flavour and high yield of deep purple-black berries. They thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations and are perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

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 to Partial Shade
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	H6
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	1.5m
Height and Spread	1 to 1.5m x 1 to 1.5m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Blackcurrant”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Blackcurrant is perfect for adding nutritious, tangy berries to your garden, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing clusters of deep purple-black berries from summer to autumn.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

Blackcurrant is perfect for adding nutritious, tangy berries to your garden, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing clusters of deep purple-black berries from summer to autumn.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Blackcurrants, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Blackcurrant plants prefer a sunny to partially shaded spot, so choose a location with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm 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 to partially shaded area for Blackcurrants, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Blackcurrant plants prefer a sunny to partially shaded spot, so choose a location with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Blackcurrant grows quickly and produces an abundance of rich, tart berries. With good light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged
Prune regularly to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage new growth
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest berries when they are fully ripe and deep purple-black for the best flavour

Blackcurrant grows quickly and produces an abundance of rich, tart berries. With good light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged
Prune regularly to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage new growth
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest berries when they are fully ripe and deep purple-black for the best flavour