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Picture of Currant Black Goliath (1572)
Currant Black Goliath

aka Black currant

=Flower Colour: White/Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: Spreading 

Blackcurrants are a very rich source of vitamin C. They are relatively easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. This variety has been bred to produce large berries.They are excellent in jams, jellies, juices and pies and they also freeze easily. Deciduous.

Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer. They fruit on the new growth that has developed after the previous years pruning.

New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Picture of Currant Black Magnus (6661)
Currant Black Magnus

aka Blackcurrant

=Flower Colour: White/Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous =Mature HxW: Spreading 

The Black Currant produces a fruit that is high in Vitamin C with a tart sharp taste. 'Magnus' is disease resistant, a reliable producer and has an upright habit. The currants are ripe late Dec-Jan. Delicious and deciduous.

Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer when the fruit are setting. They fruit on the new seasons wood which develops after pruning.

30-40 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Currant Black Sefton (28678)
Currant Black Sefton

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 2m

Delicious shiny black round, juicy currants are a very rich source of vitamin C. They are relatively easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. This variety has been bred to produce big fat berries. Excellent in jams, jellies, juices and pies and they freeze easily. Self-fertile but improve harvest with a pollinator. Deciduous.

Requires less chill hours than traditional varieties.

New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

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Picture of Currant Gloire de Versailles (1573)
Currant Gloire de Versailles

=Flower Colour: White/Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.8m x 1.8m

Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Good heavy cropper. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Red Currants differ from Black Currants in that they fruit on the older developed wood (branches) of the bush.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Picture of Currant Red (1574)
Currant Red

aka Red Currant

=Flower Colour: Green =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 2m x 1m

Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Prune the main shoots of your Red Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that Red Currants mainly fruit on older wood.

New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

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Picture of Currant White (5474)
Currant White

aka White Currant

=Leaves: Deciduous, Blue =Mature HxW: Spreading 

This is an albino form of the Red Currant which has almost translucent fruits with low acidity. Delicious picked and eaten straight off the bush. Happiest in morning sun in any average soil that does not dry out too much in summer. Adding some organic matter will improve performance. Deciduous.

Prune the main shoots of your White Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that White Currants mainly fruit on older wood.

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