Black Currant (Ben Sarek)

Ribes nigrum 'Ben Sarek'
Common name: Black Currant

Hardiness zone: 3
Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Native: No (cultivar developed in the UK)

Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Mesic
Soil pH level: pH 6.0–6.5

Height: 90–120 cm
Spread: 90–120 cm
Colours: Pale green spring flowers; glossy black berries
Bloom time: Spring; fruit ripens mid to late summer

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: Moderate