Consort Black Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes 'Consort'

Also Known As

Ribes ussuriense 'Consort'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Consort Black Currant plant details

Consort Black Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Consort Black Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Consort Black Currant

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ribes nigrum 'Consort' is a highly productive black currant with very flavourful medium sized fruit. Much higher in vitamin C than oranges. A very hardy and disease resistant, upright growing bush. Photo: Wikipedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This excellent currant with its 'Old-World' flavor is great dried, in preserves or for wine making; this 6' x 6' rust and mildew resistant shrub is the perfect hedge for the edible landscape. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Productive bush resistant to white pine blister rush; good fruit with strong flaver.

By: Whitman Farms

Great dried or for jams, juices, and wines, the medium berries are ebony colored. Their strong flavor is sweet. This variety is resistant to White Pine blister rust.