BLACKCURRANT BEN LOMOND 3L

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

Growth habit
Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' is a broad and shrubby small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 metres and a width of 1 - 1.5 metres.

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