Can you transplant blackcurrant bushes?
“Blackcurrants are pretty tough Noel, so you should find they cope well with transplanting. This is best done when the bushes are dormant between autumn and spring, and like most plants it’s best to make sure they don’t get too dry during their first year in their new home.
When should I cut back blackcurrant bushes?
Pruning young blackcurrants bushes For the first three years after planting, prune lightly in autumn or winter if growth is strong, just removing any weak or low-lying shoots. But if growth is weak, prune hard, cutting at least half the shoots back to near ground level.
What are the best blackcurrant bushes?
BEST BLACKCURRANT VARIETIES
- BEN CONNAN. This is normally the heaviest cropper of all the blackcurrant varieties, even so the plants are compact and not sprawling.
- BEN HOPE. The most commonly grown blackcurrant variety by UK gardeners and with very good reasons.
- BEN LOMOND.
- BEN SAREK.
- BEN TIRRAN.
- BIG BEN.
- EBONY.
- FOXENDOWN.
When can I move my flowering currant?
It’s best to not move evergreens and more tender plants until spring, when the risk of frost damage has passed. Whichever shrub you need to move, there are several things you can do to help it re-establish in its new home.
How long do black currant bushes last?
10-15 years
Blackcurrants are usually trouble free and may live for 10-15 years. Net the bushes down to ground level to prevent birds from stealing the fruit . Or grow in a fruit cage. Reversion and Big Bud Mite may reduce their life but frost can be a problem particularly in Northern regions with early flowering varieties.
How much space does a blackcurrant bush need?
5′
An average blackcurrant bush will require a spacing of 5′ and it will grow the same in height. Some varieties are slightly more or less vigorous than this and of course it is also dependant on soil, but 5′ is a good average.
How big do currant bushes get?
3-6 feet wide
Currant bushes (Ribes) are thornless understory shrubs, growing in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. They can grow 3-6 feet wide and tall, and can range in color from red, white, pink, or black.
How many years do blackcurrant bushes last?
Blackcurrants are usually trouble free and may live for 10-15 years. Net the bushes down to ground level to prevent birds from stealing the fruit .