Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'
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Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond'
Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is a reliable mid–late season variety known for its excellent frost resistance and heavy yields. It produces large, good-quality berries from late July to August, with a deliciously sweet, juicy flavour, carried on short, sturdy trusses. Flowering later than many other varieties, it avoids damage from late spring frosts, helping to ensure a consistent crop.
Compact, upright, and strong-growing, ‘Ben Lomond’ is ideal for smaller gardens and performs well in a wide range of conditions. With some resistance to mildew and a neat habit, it’s a dependable and productive choice for home growers wanting high-quality fruit.
- Mid–late season variety with excellent frost resistance
- Large, sweet, juicy berries on short trusses
- Heavy yielding and reliable
- Good for cooking
- Self-fertile
- Compact, upright habit ideal for small gardens
- Picking months from late July to August
- Height 150cm - Spread 150cm
Blackcurrant
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EAN code5011622422083
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourGreen
- Flower FormSingle
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Fruit ColourBlack
- Fruiting PeriodJuly, August
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height150cm
- Spread150cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHNeutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeEdible
- Planting Distance180cm
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesBerries or Fruit, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Self-fertile
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Uses for the VarietyCooking, Eating
Blackcurrant Growing Tips
- Happier planted in a sunny, sheltered site but they can tolerate light shade.
- Prefer moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.
- When planting, set the bush slightly deeper than it was in the pot to encourage new shoots from the base.
- Mulch annually with organic matter to keep the soil cool and moist.
- Prune in winter after harvesting: remove a quarter to a third of the oldest stems at the base to encourage new growth.
- If you would like to eat the fruits yourself, don't forget to cover the plant to stop the birds getting them!
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