| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Botanical Name | Ribes nigrum 'Consort' |
| Zone | 4-8 |
| Chill Hours | 800-1000 |
| Soil | Well drained moderately fertile loamy soil with high organic matter |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is often a good choice for Ribes) |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Years to Bear | 2-3 |
| Form | Spreading bush with suckering branches at root line |
| Height | 3-6 feet |
| Spread | 3-6 feet |
| Spacing | 3-6 feet |
| Bloom | White blossoms in March-early April |
| Ripening Time | Early ripener in June and July |
| Fruit | Large black berries with a distinct tart flavor, the Consort is the quintessential black currant flavor perfect for jams, pies, and for some – for fresh eating! |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
Consort Black Currant
$7.00 – $50.00
To us, Consort is like the Cabernet among the currants. The taste is just divine, and so is the aroma of the berries, leaves and even the branches. They are our favorite currants. Have you ever had black currant jam on fresh toast? These are those currants.
Consort Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is a self fertile abundantly productive black currant with a distinctive sweet and tart flavor that is a hallmark of the black currant. These showy plants produce clusters of sweet smelling bell shaped white flowers in spring which attract bees and butterflies. The blossoms are followed by dark black berries perfect for jams, wine, pies and fresh eating. Being self fertile means you can plant just one and still get a great berry harvest. Mature size 3 to 6 feet tall and 3 to r feet wide. Prefers partial shade and well drained fertile soil. Bloom time March/April, berries ripen in July/August. Hardy to USDA zone 3.
USDA regulations prohibit shipping of Ribes species to the following states: DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, RI, SC, VA, and WV.
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