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Blackcurrant

Ribes Nigrum

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Overview

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub, flourishing in fertile, well-drained soil with a preference for full sun to part shade. Hardy in zones 3-8, it reaches up to 5 feet tall and wide. Known for clusters of aromatic, edible dark berries, high in vitamin C, and late spring blooms attracting pollinators. It requires annual pruning to encourage productivity. Allows interest while providing a natural barrier or hedge in landscape designs.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — setting the stage for the formation of the renowned blackcurrant fruit

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — clustered flowers blossom in colors of greenish-yellow, image 35
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscape designs; the drooping strands of dark purple
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — clustered flowers blossom in colors of greenish-yellow, image 58
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Known for clusters of aromatic; well-drained soil with a preference for full sun to part shade
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Hardy in zones 3-8, it reaches up to 5 feet tall and wide; consider mass planting for a striking visual effect or, image 49
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — red flowers in the garden
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscape designs
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Hardy in zones 3-8, it reaches up to 5 feet tall and wide
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub; known for clusters of aromatic, image 47
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — Known for clusters of aromatic; well-drained soil with a preference for full sun to part shade, image 50
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — and late spring blooms attracting pollinators
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — and release a distinctive aroma when crushed; and late spring blooms attracting pollinators, image 57
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — It requires annual pruning to encourage productivity
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