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Boskoop Giant Black Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum 'Boskoop Giant'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Boskoop Giant Black Currant plant details

Boskoop Giant 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 and birds 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Boskoop Giant Black Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Boskoop Giant Black Currant

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Considered one of the best in Great Britain for reliable crop of big good qualitiy berries, but here it has not been that reliable unless fiercely pruned.

Gardening facts about Boskoop Giant Black Currant plant

How to Grow Boskoop Giant Black Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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