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Blackcurrant 'Black Down'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Blackcurrant 'Black Down'

FamilyGrossulariaceae

Ribes nigrum 'Black Down' is a classic blackcurrant with a strong, intense, and fragrant flavor, particularly suited to lovers of rich tastes. It forms a balanced, well-branched shrub that produces beautiful clusters of black fruits from mid-season. Easy to grow, hardy, and not prone to disease, 'Black Down' is an excellent choice for those looking for quality fruit for jams, syrups, or freezing.

Ribes nigrum 'Blackdown'

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Fertilization Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSweet, very fragrant black fruits.
Maximum height1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C