Ribes nigr. 'Ben Lomond' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' (Ribes nigrum) produces black berries. These have a tart flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from June. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* tart in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' are medium green, roundish, crenate.

Spread
Denmark to southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is a broad-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

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 Lomond' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black berries have a tart flavour. The berries are pear-shaped. Ripening time from June.

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