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Bloom Season |
Spring / Summer |
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Colour |
purple-black berry / brown bark / green foliage |
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Light |
Full sun - Part sun |
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Spacing |
90-120cm (36-48'') |
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Spread |
120cm (48'') |
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Height |
120cm (48'') |
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Hardiness Zone |
2-6 |
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Attributes |
hardy, produces fruit |
Blackcurrants are easy to grow, bearing masses of dark purple to black fruits in mid-summer. They have a tart flavour and are loaded with vitamin C. Eat them fresh off the bush or use them in pies, cordials and jams. Blackcurrants can be grown in open soil, or in containers.