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Ben More Black Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Ben More Black Currant plant details

Ben More Black Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ben More Black Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ben More Black Currant

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very productive, slightly larger growing version of Ben Sarek.

Gardening facts about Ben More Black Currant plant

How to Grow Ben More Black Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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