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Plant details
Blackcurrants are a real summer treat ideal for using in pies, jams, jellies and puddings. 'Ben Sarek' is a neat, compact variety which produces plenty of large fruit in July and August. It is one of Jim Arbury's favourite varieties and is also very frost tolerant, making it suitable for colder areas. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Family: Grossulariacae
Genus: Ribes
Species: nigrum
Cultivar: Ben Sarek
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Fruit
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 120cm
Spread: 120cm
Time to take cuttings: July to August
Time to prune: October to November
Flowering period: April to May
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