Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'

This strong growing variety really thrives after a hard Winter, producing bumper crops - and flowering late, the blossom is rarely damaged even by late frosts.

Heavy crops of dark blackcurrants are produced late July - early August.

An excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

Tips:

• Harvest from late July.
• Self Fertile.
• Good resistance to mildew.
• In bush form, 'Ben Lomond' is best planted 5 x 5 feet (1.5 x 1.5 metres) apart and kept at around 4 - 5 feet (1.2 - 1.5 metres) tall.