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Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan'

Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan'

£11.99
£14.99
£11.99

3 litre pot

Grow your own antioxidant-rich blackcurrants right at home with Ben Connan — the compact fruiting powerhouse that's perfect for British gardens. Whether you’re into homemade jam, fresh fruit for breakfast, or simply love the satisfaction of harvesting your own crop, this robust variety brings flavour, reliability, and a touch of nature’s bounty to even the smallest garden space.
  • Edible fruit
  • Frost resistant
  • Pollinator friendly
  • Compact size

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    April, May

  • Soil type

    Rich, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Looking for a fruit bush that doesn’t fuss? Ben Connan blackcurrant delivers top-notch berries early in the season with minimal effort. It’s perfect for smaller gardens or pots and resists disease like a champ. Great taste, easy care, and a generous harvest — what’s not to love?

  • About this plant

    A reliable and compact blackcurrant variety, Ben Connan is a favourite among gardeners for its early cropping and high yields of glossy, rich-flavoured berries. It’s resistant to mildew and frost, making it ideal for UK gardens. The shrub also puts on a charming spring display with pale green flowers, followed by heavy clusters of blackcurrants that are perfect for jams, pies, or fresh eating.

  • Key features

    • Early cropping
    • Heavy yields
    • Compact habit
    • Disease resistant
    • Great for culinary use

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 100–125cm | Spread: 100–125cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Compact and upright with strong, sturdy stems

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Sunny, sheltered spot in a fruit or kitchen garden

Planting guide

Plant in late autumn or early spring. Space about 1.5m apart in rows. Ensure good air circulation to reduce disease. Water well after planting and during dry spells.

Care tips

Feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser in spring. Prune out one-third of old stems each winter to maintain productivity.

Winter care

Prune in winter to remove old wood and encourage new growth. Mulch around the base to protect roots and retain moisture.