'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush
An award-winning favourite
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush
- A very popular, early fruiting variety of blackcurrant
- Boasts a superb rich flavour
- Grows compactly and bears fruit on medium length sprigs, making them easy to pick
- Resistant to mildew, leaf spot and highly resistant to leaf-curling midge
- Very frost tolerant, so ideal for growing in colder climates
- Perfect variety where space is at a premiumÂ
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Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Ben Connan' 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 'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush is a compact variety, reaching a mature height and spread of approximately 1.2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush 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 'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush 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 'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush 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 'Ben Connan' Blackcurrant Bush should be pruned in winter to remove older wood and encourage new growth for better yields.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Ben Connan' blackcurrant is exceptionally hardy (RHS H6), easily enduring temperatures down to -20°C. Bred in Scotland, it is highly resilient and thrives in all UK locations, including exposed northern gardens.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
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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