• Heavy crops of sweet blackcurrants
• Resistant to frost
• Excellent for eating, cooking and juicing 
• Compact bush
• Perfect for pots and small spaces
 
The Ben Lomond Blackcurrant is a self-fertile, compact, bushy blackcurrant.
 
Description
This Scottish variety of Blackcurrant displays white-pink flowers during May, making it excellent for attracting pollinating insects. , followed by large, juicy clusters of shiny, black berries ready to harvest from June to August. The berries will freeze well and are also great for eating fresh, cooking and juicing and can also be used to make jams and syrups. 
 
Planting Position
Ben Lomond is a hardy, compact blackcurrant shrub suitable for growing in containers and small gardens. It will do well in sheltered areas in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. 
 
After Care
Blackcurrants require moderate maintenance. Prune dead, diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots; heavy pruning should be carried out during the dormant season and promote new growth in the following season—water only in extremely hot or dry periods.
 
Size
The Ben Lomond Blackcurrant can reach a height of 1m with a 1.5m spread.