Currants: Ribes nigrum 'Blackdown'
Botanical name: Ribes nigrum 'Blackdown'
Common name: Currant, 'Blackdown'
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| Soil: | damp, acidic, loam |
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| Zones: | 3a thru 5b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
rabbit resistant, bird attracting, edible |
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description for "Currants: Ribes nigrum 'Blackdown'"
'Blackdown' Currant is a vigorous and disease resistant variety of black currant from England. An attractive upright small shrub it bears abundant crops of juicy jet black berries with the wonderful black currant taste and aroma. Great for a tasty snack and makes delicious juice and jam. Zones 3-5. Edited by M.Tate.
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