Currant 'Consort'

Ribes nigrum 'Consort'
Rust resistant shrub
Medium-sized, black fruit, high in vitamin C
Sweet and juicy
Can be eaten fresh, used in preserves or for wine or juice
Ripens: June to July

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Chartreuse

HEIGHT:
125-175 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Currants grow best in medium moisture and an organically rich, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Avoid overhead watering. Remove stems older than three years to encourage greater, fruit production.

Additional Notes about Consort Currant:

Currants are easier to grow than most berries as they are thornless, prolific, and do not require acidic soil.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

ATTRIBUTES:
Berries
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Herbal/edible garden

Consort Currant

Currant 'Consort'

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Additional Notes about Consort Currant:

Characteristics & Attributes

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suitable substitutions for Currant 'Consort'

Currant 'Wellington'