Consort Black Currant Shrub

Description: Consort Black Currant Shrub Please be sure to see my other items for sale by clicking here: HERE! Ryder’s Plants UNIQUE PLANTS SHRUBS AND TREES WE ARE A REAL FAMILY RUN NURSERY…...in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA. We do this from a passion and true love for the Earth, the outdoors and especially for the Trees and Plants! Customer satisfaction is our primary goal in sales! Please meet myself, my wife and my son as shown Thanksgiving Day 2023! Our communication is great. Our plants are healthy. We have great prices. We really care about people. And we've been doing this now for long enough to know what works! CLICK HERE to check out our Ebay feedback rating! Picture is of an actual plant like one we would ship to you! The Consort Black Currant, scientifically known as Ribes nigrum 'Consort,' is a resilient and fruitful deciduous shrub with a variety of appealing features. It is highly regarded for its bountiful production of small, dark purple to black currants that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. These berries are perfect for culinary use, including jams, jellies, and desserts, making the Consort Black Currant a valuable addition to any garden. The shrub typically reaches a mature height of about 3 to 5 feet and forms a dense, rounded shape, with a mature width of 3 to 4 feet, creating an attractive and productive presence in your garden. This hardy shrub is well-suited to a range of growing zones, withstanding zones 3 to 7. It can thrive in various climates, making it accessible to a wide range of gardeners. The growth rate of the Consort Black Currant is considered moderate, allowing it to establish itself in your garden without becoming overly invasive. Its adaptability and resilience make it a reliable choice for those looking to enjoy the benefits of homegrown currants. When it comes to sunlight requirements, this shrub prefers full sun to partial shade. It performs best when exposed to at least six hours of sunlight daily. Adequate sunlight not only promotes healthy growth but also enhances the quality and quantity of the currant harvest. As for soil requirements, the Consort Black Currant thrives in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Providing fertile and moist soil will contribute to the shrub's overall health and productivity. The bloom time for the Consort Black Currant typically occurs in early to mid-spring when it produces inconspicuous, small greenish-yellow flowers. These flowers give way to the formation of the coveted currants, which ripen and are ready for harvest in early to mid-summer. This fruiting time is when the shrub truly shines, providing you with a delectable bounty of currants that can be used in a variety of culinary creations. Growing Zone: Zones 3 to 7 Mature Height: 3 to 5 feet Mature Width: 3 to 4 feet Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade Soil Requirement: Well-draining, fertile soil Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Fruiting Time: Early to mid-summer Please message with any questions before bidding/purchase! Thanks so much for your consideration of our items; we always look forward to making people happy!! Note on combined shipping: if you buy more than one item we *do* discount shipping if actual shipping is less than what you paid. The sales sites haven't made this real easy. The best way we've found to handle this is: make your order, pay for the order, and if the charged shipping was much higher than than actual cost we will automatically send you a refund. Please see my Ebay feedback as I've had many transactions of all sizes, from a .25 cent pez dispenser up to many thousands of dollar motorcycles yet through it all, a 100% feedback rating. That's because I do every reasonable thing possible to make sure my customers become repeat customers!

Price: 13.5 USD

Location: Furlong, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-08-21T13:19:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD