Hardy
FROM £12.99
Perfect for the patio
Heavy cropping variety
Glossy, flavoursome fruits
Height Up to 100cm (39in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)
Hardy
kitchen gardenwildlife gardens
full sun
Where space is limited, Blackcurrant 'Summer Pearls Patio' is the perfect choice for growing in containers. With a naturally bushy and compact habit, it produces excellent crops in the smallest of spaces! Glossy, black fruits with a distinctive tart flavour make are borne in profusion in early summer – perfect for adding to summer puddings or making your own flavoursome jams. Height and spread: 100cm (39”).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
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3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KB5879)
6 x 9cm Potted Plants (KB5880)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KB5849)
After planting, reduce the stems to 2 buds above ground level to promote sturdy new growth. Keep blackcurrant plants well watered during dry periods, particularly as the fruits are developing. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Blackcurrants can be harvested from July.
After the first season, prune out any thin or weak shoots. In the following years prune out any damaged or weak shoots before removing 20% of the remaining stems to create an open bush, and encourage fresh new shoots to develop. Culinary note: Blackcurrants are delicious when eaten fresh in a fruit salad or added to a colourful and tasty summer pudding. Suitable for freezing.
Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.
Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.
Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.
Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.
Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.
For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.