'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush
Queen of the currants
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush
- Put away the cordial chock full of artificial sweeteners (you know the one we're talking about) and get blackcurrant juice from your very own, homegrown bush, instead!
- Taking its name from Shakespeare's famous fairy queen, 'Titania' produces fruit so juicy, so utterly delicious that you'll have to pinch yourself to make sure you're not in your very own Midsummer Night's Dream!
- This plant really is a strong performer; yielding large quantities of jumbo berries throughout the summer and exhibiting particularly good resistance to pesky fungal diseases, 'Titania' is the blackcurrant bush that truly does it all
- Eat the berries straight from the bush, rustle up a sticky blackcurrant jam or bake them into a steaming hot pie
- With RHS Plants for Pollinators status, this currant bush (first bred in Sweden) is a fabulous option for those gardeners looking to bolster their space's wildlife presence
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Titania' 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 'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush generally reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Titania' 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 'Titania' 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 'Titania' 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 'Titania' Blackcurrant Bush should be pruned in winter to remove older wood and encourage new growth for better yields.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Titania' blackcurrant is exceptionally hardy (RHS H6), easily enduring temperatures down to -20°C. It is a highly resilient, vigorous variety that thrives in all UK locations, including exposed northern gardens.
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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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