'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant
Old but gold (well, dark purple)
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Garden-Ready Plant in a 9cm Pot
20-30cm on arrival
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'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant
- A tall glass of chilled blackcurrant cordial on a scorching hot day really is difficult to beat, so why not skip the hassle of a trip to the supermarket and grow your own?
- 'Baldwin' is a cultivar that's been around since (at least) the 19th century, so the fact it's still popular today is a testament to its quality!
- Producing large berries in summer jam-packed with antioxidants, this deciduous bush is a great fruiting staple to have in the garden
- Struggling to get your kids into eating fruit? Trust us, they'll *love* being able to pick their own - don't believe us? Just visit a PYO fruit farm in the height of summer and then come back to us!
- Although most people grow blackcurrant plants in the open ground, you can actually also grow them in large containers too
- Certified by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators, blackcurrant varieties like 'Baldwin' will undoubtedly help improve your garden's wildlife presence
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant is well-suited for container growing; use a pot of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter with a soil-based compost.
How big does it get?
The 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant generally reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, though yields are highest with more sunlight.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil, and benefits from being planted 5 cm deeper than it was in its pot.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant needs about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist particularly when the fruit is swelling.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Baldwin' Blackcurrant Plant should be pruned in winter to remove older wood and encourage new growth for better yields.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Baldwin' blackcurrant is highly resilient and fully hardy (RHS H6), enduring temperatures as low as -20°C. This traditional variety performs excellently across the entire UK, including exposed and northern gardens, requiring no special winter care.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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