Botanical profile

Ribes nigrum 'Ben Tirran'

Latin name
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Tirran'
Common name
Blackcurrant 'Ben Tirran'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

Ribes nigrum 'Ben Tirran', also known as 'Ben Tirran' blackcurrant, is a deciduous fruiting shrub prized for its high productivity and the quality of its well-balanced blackcurrants. It forms a vigorous and dense bush that integrates easily into vegetable gardens or fruiting hedges. In spring, small greenish to pinkish flowers attract pollinators and signal abundant fruiting. The clusters bear juicy, deep black berries, known for their sweeter and less tart flavor than many other blackcurrant varieties. This characteristic makes them pleasant for fresh consumption as well as for preparing desserts, jams, and juices. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The dark green foliage emits a characteristic aromatic scent when crushed.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, keep soil cool during fruiting
Fertilization
Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring
Soil type
Rich, cool, and well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Rosy green
Fruiting
Deep black, juicy berries with a balanced taste and slightly less acidic than many blackcurrants
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Vigorous bushy shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Blackcurrant bush
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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