Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan'

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BlackcurrantFruitFamily: Grossulariaceae

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Blackcurrants are easy to grow, bearing masses of dark purple to black fruits in mid-summer. They have a tart flavour and are loaded with vitamin C. Eat them fresh off the bush or use them in pies, cordials and jams. Blackcurrants can be grown in open soil, or in containers.

Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan' is a heavy cropping, small bush variety of blackcurrant, bearing large, glossy black fruits with a superb flavour. 'Ben Connan' crops from early July over a long cropping season, and can produce more than 3.5kg (over 7lb) fruit per season, for up to 10 years. This variety has excellent mildew resistance and good tolerance to frost.

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Ribes ‘Ben connan’ and wildlife

Ribes ‘Ben connan’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Ribes ‘Ben connan’ poisonous?

Ribes ‘Ben connan’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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