Thompson & Morgan Blackcurrant Nigrum Summer Pearls Black Patio Potted Plant

Low-maintenance, Blackcurrent ‘Summer Pearls’ is a compact and will produce a heavy crop, that’s perfect for your patio. Each fruit is up to 1cm in diameter, making them the biggest blackcurrants you have ever seen! A sweet and juicy fruit, that is perfect to make your own Jams or Desserts! Height and Spread: 100cm (39in)Blackcurrants prefer a position in full sun but will tolerate semi shade. Shelter from cold winds and late spring frosts as these conditions may damage the flowers, and reduce the yield of fruit later in the year. Grow blackcurrants in rich, moist, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure into the ground prior to planting. Plant blackcurrant bushes between late autumn and spring, at a distance of 1.5m (5') apart and a depth of 5cm (2 ) lower than the soil mark on the stem. Planting blackcurrants slightly deep will encourage the production of extra stems from below ground level. After planting, reduce the stems to 2 buds above ground level to promote sturdy new growth. Keep blackcurrant plants well watered during dry periods, particularly as the fruits are developing. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Blackcurrants can be harvested from July. After the first season, prune out any thin or weak shoots. In the following years prune out any damaged or weak shoots before removing 20% of the remaining stems to create an open bush, and encourage fresh new shoots to develop. Culinary note: Blackcurrants are delicious when eaten fresh in a fruit salad or added to a colourful and tasty summer pudding. Suitable for freezing. Product Specifications: Position in: Full Sun Height: Height Up To 100cm (39in)Spread: Spread Up To 100cm (39in)Supplied as 1 x 9cm Potted Plant Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity.