Blackcurrant plants are deciduous shrubs known for their flavourful and nutritious berries. Clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in early spring are followed by glossy, dark purple to black fruit in July. Blackcurrants are known for their unique, tart flavour, which is prized in culinary uses such as jams, jellies, syrups, desserts, and beverages.
Newer varieties of blackcurrants, like the ones offered here, produce larger, sweeter berries, which ripen all at once for easy harvesting.
Blackcurrants are a different species from red, white and pink currants. Blackcurrants generally have larger bushes, larger fruit and an overall higher yield.
Common names: Blackcurrant, Black currant
Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: July
Scientific name: Ribes nigrum
Light requirements: Full sun to part sun
Full-grown size: 3-5' tall by 3-5' wide
Hardiness: Zone 3
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination helps
Wildlife: Attractive to pollinators and birds
Origin: Northern Europe and Asia
Noteworthy: Higher yields than red or white currants.
WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
