BLACKCURRANT BEN ALDER 3L

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Spread
Denmark to southern Europe.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Alder'(s) prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The green-red flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black berries have a sweet-tart flavour. They ripen from July onwards and are ready to eat from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, juice, dessert