Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek'

Genus: Ribes
Species: nigrum
Variety: 'Ben Sarek'
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Bush

This variety grows into a fairly compact bush, so is a good choice for smaller gardens. It has very high yields of large, well flavoured berries. One of the first variety to start fruiting, it also has very good disease resistance.Ready to pick: early July.

Characteristics

Foliage:	Deciduous
Hardiness:	Hardy
Useage:	Fruit garden

Colour

Flower:	Green
Foliage:	Green
Colour Fruit:	Black

Aspect

Sun:	Sunny site
Soil:	Any reasonable soil

Size

Height and Spread:

1.2m

Planting & Care

Water well before and after planting

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