Consort Black Currant
High in Vitamin C
Enjoy a delightfully sweet-tart, flavorful black currant—without having to worry about white pine blister rust. In late summer, Consort produces medium-sized black berries that are high in vitamin C and good for fresh eating, baking, jams and jellies. Grows 3- to 6-ft. tall. Immune to white pine blister rust. Attracts pollinators. Available in a gallon pot and shipping now. Zones 3-7.

Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum x Consort
Height: 6 feet.
Spacing: 6 feet.
Depth: Plant so the roots are below soil level. Firm soil and water well.
Spread: 6 feet.
Light Required: Prefers full sun but will produce fruit in partial shade.
Foliage: Lobed dark green foliage.
Blooms: Mid Spring to early Summer.
Fruit: Bears abundant, long clusters of beautiful black berries.
Zone: 3-7
Form: Upright shrub
Flower Form: White flowers.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained humus enriched soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Remove dead wood. Prune to rejuvenate new growth.
Comments: Enjoy a delightfully sweet-tart, flavorful black currant-without having to worry about white pine blister rust. In late summer, Consort produces medium-sized black berries that are high in vitamin C and good for fresh eating, baking, jams and jellies.
Grows 3-6 feet tall. Immune to white pine blister rust.
gurneys Ben Sarek Black Currant
An ideal variety for home gardeners and U-pick operations. Very manageable as it only grows to 3 feet at maturity. Large fruits have a wonderful flavor for eating fresh or making into jams, jellies, syrup, juice and wine. Contains nearly 3-1/2 times the vitamin C of fresh oranges. Shade tolerant plants are self-fruitful, but will set a heavier crop if planted with another vareity. Begins ripening in July. Excellent resistance to White Pine Blister Rust.#1 GRADE1FOR$13.953FOR$38.256FOR$71.70
Zone: 3 To 9. Planting Season: Spring. Soil Requirements: Well Drained Soil. Flowering Season: Spring. Bloom Time: Spring. Care Level: 1. Edible Parts: Berries. Size Shipped: 2 Yr., #1 Plant. Bareroot: Yes.
Height: 36. Flowering: Yes. Foliage Color: Green. Flower Color: Greenish Yellow. Fruit Color: Black. Spacing: 48 To 72. Years To Fruit: 1. Decidious: Yes. Fruiting Time: July. Prune Time: Early Spring. Determinate/Indeterminate: Determinate. Hybrid/Open Pollinated: Hybrid. Resistance Details: Disease Resistant: Yes.
Scientific Details
Genus: Ribes. Species: Nigrum. Cultivar: Ben Serek rhshumway