Blackcurrant Ben Connan (Ribes nigrum Ben Connan)

Blackcurrant Ben Connan
(Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan')

Blackcurrant Ben Connan is a hardy plant with a disease resistant nature and big, lush, black berries that come in heavy yields.

The Blackcurrant Ben Connan bush produces slightly large currants than normal, which are packed with popping flavours- making them ideal for baking and cooking! The dark-purple, glossy fruits will grow on long branches called "strings," which makes them perfectly easy to harvest. As it is such a high yielder, the bush's strings will likely droop down during its fruiting season, but once cropped, they should recover.

The blackcurrant Ben Connan bush has an ultimate height and spread of 1.2m x 1.2m.

The Ben Connan bush can tolerate late frosts and is rather disease resistant, so you do not need to worry about either of these. It is suited to pretty much all areas of the UK, and will produce a good yield of fruits on its own due to being self-fertile.

Plant in full sun, and in moist, well-draining soil- do not allow it to become waterlogged. Please note: It is very important to keep the plant watered during dry periods.

  • Ideal height: 1m-1.2m Small
  • Soil type: Clay, loam, sandy, slightly acidic
  • Aspect: Full sun
  • Evergreen foliage? No
  • Crops: Mid-July

As this is a bare root plant, soak the roots for at least 2 hours before planting, after they arrive. Plant as soon as you can. If the ground is frozen, place into a temporary pot that's filled with decent compost- once conditions have improved, move the currant plant to the ground.

Keep the plant well-watered during dry weather.̴Ì?

Your blackcurrant bush will produce the best fruits on the previous year's stems/branches. Make sure you trim back all shoots to about 2/3 buds of soil after you have planted. After 3 years, cut away any weak/damaged shoots, and about one-third of the old branches. Apply a good fertiliser each Spring to boost growth and development, too.
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Blackcurrant Ben Connan is a hardy plant with a disease resistant nature and big, lush, black berries that come in heavy yields.

The Blackcurrant Ben Connan bush produces slightly large currants than normal, which are packed with popping flavours- making them ideal for baking and cooking! The dark-purple, glossy fruits will grow on long branches called "strings," which makes them perfectly easy to harvest. As it is such a high yielder, the bush's strings will likely droop down during its fruiting season, but once cropped, they should recover.

The blackcurrant Ben Connan bush has an ultimate height and spread of 1.2m x 1.2m.

The Ben Connan bush can tolerate late frosts and is rather disease resistant, so you do not need to worry about either of these. It is suited to pretty much all areas of the UK, and will produce a good yield of fruits on its own due to being self-fertile.

Plant in full sun, and in moist, well-draining soil- do not allow it to become waterlogged. Please note: It is very important to keep the plant watered during dry periods.

  • Ideal height: 1m-1.2m Small
  • Soil type: Clay, loam, sandy, slightly acidic
  • Aspect: Full sun
  • Evergreen foliage? No
  • Crops: Mid-July

As this is a bare root plant, soak the roots for at least 2 hours before planting, after they arrive. Plant as soon as you can. If the ground is frozen, place into a temporary pot that's filled with decent compost- once conditions have improved, move the currant plant to the ground.

Keep the plant well-watered during dry weather.̴Ì?

Your blackcurrant bush will produce the best fruits on the previous year's stems/branches. Make sure you trim back all shoots to about 2/3 buds of soil after you have planted. After 3 years, cut away any weak/damaged shoots, and about one-third of the old branches. Apply a good fertiliser each Spring to boost growth and development, too.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

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    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

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    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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