Ben Tirran Blackcurrant / Ribes Nigrum 'Ben Tirran'
'Ben Tirran' is a neat, compact variety which produces plenty of large fruit in July and August.
Growing Details
Common Name: Blackcurrant
Genus: Ribes
Species: nigrum
Cultivar: 'Ben Tirran'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 120cm
Spread: 120cm
Time to prune: October to November
Time to take cuttings: July to August
Flowering period: April to May
Description
It is one of Jim Arbury's favourite varieties and is also very frost tolerant, making it suitable for colder areas. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Size - 40-60CM Multi-Stemmed
