Blackcurrant Big Ben (Ribes Nigrum) Fruit Bush 3ltr Pot

Blackcurrant Big Ben (Ribes Nigrum) Fruit Bush 3ltr PotAbout Blackcurrant Big Ben Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Big Ben is an outstanding early season variety with many excellent qualities. Its standout feature however is that it produces enormous blackcurrants two or three times the size of other varieties. Developed especially for the fresh market, the fruit has a soft shiny skin and is extremely sweet particularly so when eaten straight from the bush! Mature bushes of this variety

Train it up a moss pole in a matte black or gold ceramic planter to complement its “black gold” aesthetic

cut back main stems by half and any side shoots back to 2 buds

supports lush healthy growth and heavy crops of fruits and really great taste

balanced liquid fertiliser or an aroid-specific formula

Easy to grow in all climates

or sudden temperature drops below 15 °C

but avoid harsh midday rays that can scorch the leaves

and well-draining potting mix — a combination of compost

making it an ideal feature plant for large

while indoors it maintains a manageable size with a strong presence

Native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America

or plant cabinets