Transform your garden with the Consort Black Currant Plant (Ribes ussuriense), a powerhouse of beauty and productivity. This exceptional plant offers glossy black berries perfect for fresh eating, pies, preserves, and wine, while its fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers add a charming touch in spring. Its vibrant red and yellow fall foliage makes it ideal for use as a decorative hedge or border in edible landscaping.

This black currant plant is known for its immunity to White Pine Blister Rust, giving you a reliable, low-maintenance shrub. With a mature height of 12-18 inches, this self-fertile plant thrives in USDA zones 4-8, producing bountiful berries even without a pollination partner. Adaptable to sun or partial shade, it offers flexibility for various garden setups and is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.

For best results, plant your Consort Black Currant in well-drained, fertile soil with rich organic content. Water regularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage abundant fruiting. Pruning during late winter or early spring promotes vigorous new growth, ensuring a productive and beautiful shrub year after year.

This plant ships fully rooted with detailed planting instructions. Fall and winter shipments arrive dormant without leaves, while spring and summer shipments include lush green foliage. Enjoy a highly nutritious, vitamin C-packed harvest right from your garden while adding ornamental beauty to your landscape.

Key Features:

• Type of plant: Consort Black Currant (Ribes ussuriense), live plant
• Condition: Ships fully rooted, dormant in fall/winter, with leaves in spring/summer
• Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, forms a dense hedge with glossy berries
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in USDA zones 4-8, sun or partial shade
• USDA Zone Growing: Zones 4-8
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with organic content
• Sunlight Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Expected Planting Period: Best planted in fall or spring

FAQ:

1. How tall will the Consort Black Currant grow?
• This plant will reach a mature height of 12-18 inches and can be pruned into a productive hedge.
2. Is this plant self-fertile, or do I need more than one?
• The Consort Black Currant is self-fertile, so it doesn’t need a pollination partner to produce berries.
3. Can I grow this plant in partial shade?
• Yes, it grows well in both full sun and partial shade, making it versatile for various garden setups.
4. What zones are suitable for growing this plant?
• It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-8, offering flexibility across multiple climates.
5. How will the plant look when it arrives?

• In fall and winter, the plant will ship dormant without leaves. In spring and summer, it will arrive with vibrant green foliage.