Availability: In stock. Ultimate height (untrimmed): 2.1m (7ft). Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. £6.99. Resistance to both mildew and leaf spot is good, although in some areas rust (Cronartium ribicola) can be severe. More View. During the late Spring & Summer months, orders placed after 10AM on a Thursday will not be dispatched until the following Monday as we like our stock to arrive in prime condition so this means avoiding weekends! For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines). The fruit is of outstanding quality and ripens slightly later than Ben Lomond. We reserve the right to add on a delivery charge when sundry items are included in an order and free delivery is applied incorrectly. In Stock. 'Ben Lomond' was the first of the 'Ben' varieties and was released in 1975. £7.99. Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' Ribes nigrum. Ben Sarek' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root [TR0597] Ben Sarek' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root. Excellent flavour. In Stock. They are easy to grow and heavy yielding and although they prefer a sunny position, they will tolerate partial shade. rootgrow™ can offer huge benefits to almost all garden plants. Soft Fruit and Trees. Harvest the fruit on modern varieties such as the ‘Ben Sarek’, ‘Ben Hope’, ‘Ben Lomond’ and ‘Ben Connan’ by cutting the strigs (bunches of fruit) as they turn black. 1 x Plant in 5 Litre Container £12.00 each. RIBES nigrum BLACKCURRANT Ben Hope Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Hope is a vigorous and upright-growing bush variety producing consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands and Highlands, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. It will also help you make informed decisions and direct the use of dormancy-breaking treatments to increase yield and quality should you wish to. £6.99. Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan' is early cropping, from the beginning of July, and continues to produce fruit over a long cropping period. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) apart with a 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) gap between rows. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. High yields and good disease resistance. The flavour is delicious and when cooked with a handful of elderflowers makes a superb dessert, vailable for delivery: late November - mid April, A fast growing, prickly hedge bearing large fragrant magenta flowers in the summer and huge orange-red rose hips in the autumn. It is well established that plants need to experience cold periods. It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Hope is a vigorous and upright-growing bush variety producing consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root. Crops: July/August (approx. Particularly suitable for growing organically. This 191 page book includes easy to follow, step by step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful fruit gardening. The currants are high in quality and hang on long strigs. IBA blackcurrant cultivar collection, with main information on plant and fruit specifics, breeding center and more. This early summer fruiting raspberry has been a very popular garden variety for a number of years because it is resistant to both raspberry root rot disease and virus infection. The bush is vigorous and tall and is therefore best planted in a sheltered site. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. A fast growing, prickly hedge bearing large fragrant magenta flowers in the summer and huge orange-red rose hips in the autumn. It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. Ben Hope is significantly less susceptible to blackcurrant gall mite than most other varieties, and as a consequence, it can be grown in reduced-input growing systems. Blackcurrants were traditionally used only for jams, pies and puddings, and they tasted great. The large green berries are excellent when cooked but also sweet enough to be eaten fresh when fully ripe. Blackcurrant Bushes. The bush is vigorous and tall and is therefore best planted in a sheltered site. The UK’s most widely grown midseason raspberry producing very heavy yields of large, bright red fruits with good flavour. Blackcurrant Plant (Organic) - Ben Hope. An excellent dark red dessert cherry to extend the season - picking until very late in September. Ben Connan are available as organic plants, the other varieties are available as non organic plants. New. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. One of the best garden varieties. Please ensure your order is in by Monday 21st if you would like delivery before January. From the second season onwards each plant will produce over 3.5kg (over 7lb) of fruit and will keep producing for up to 10 years. We love it in porridge! Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque. Free Delivery when you order 5 or more products *. Please note that all orders from the following postcodes will incur a delivery surcharge which will be added on when you enter your address. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. The cultivar 'Ben Hope' was released in 1998 with increased tolerance to gall mite, and in the same year, 'Ben Gairn' became available. One simple application at planting time is all that is required. Good reliable cropping. Asparagus crowns will be despatched from late March/early April to late May. We reserve the right to add on a delivery charge when sundry items are included in an order and free delivery is applied incorrectly. They are easy to grow and heavy yielding and although they prefer a sunny position, they will tolerate partial shade. It has good disease resistance especially to big bud mite with affects other currant varieties. Plant about 1.5 (5′) apart. Canes can be double planted to obtain maximum yields quickly. Beautiful red autumn foliage, This aptly named variety goes back more than 80 years to the village of Great Oakley in Essex. A balanced feed (N.P.K 6-8-10) specially formulated for fruit (except blueberries and cranberries which are acid loving). It has top class resistance to big bud mite (gall mite) which affects many other types. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply. Recommended hedge height: 1.2-2.1m (4-7ft). Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £8.95. Mycorrhizal fungi will colonise the plant and develop into a huge secondary root system that will increase the root area of your plants by up to 700 times in just a few weeks. Pruning is covered in depth. New. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. It was first released for sale in 1988 making it a relatively new variety. Plant 30-60cm (1-2ft) apart. Shows resistant to mildew, leaf spot and gall midge. It has been selected year on year and replanted by the Thompsons, who grow rhubarb commercially for sale into the London wholesale markets. BREXIT effect on International Deliveries. It grows tall, so is best suited to a sheltered site. We are closed from 5pm Wednesday 23rd and reopen at 8am Tuesday 5th. Harvest mid-late July. Check out this fantastic new patio raspberry Bonbo, Stand all set up and ready for day 1 of the HTA Na, With 12 days to go until the first day of the HTA, Blueberry "Sunshine Blue" providing a good feed fo. It is the only product that will support your plants for their entire lifetime, making it probably the best value purchase you will make. Free delivery does not include sundry items as one of the 5/8 items and applies to plants only. Details. Very heavy cropping. 225g You will receive with a shelf life of at least 1 year. Blackcurrant growing guide click here> It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. Highly recommended, grow™ is now available in an ericoid version for acid loving plants such as blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas and heathers, Rhubarb 'Thompson's Terrifically Tasty' (3 crowns). £3.50: AB31-38/AB41-56/FK17-21/IV1-40/IV52-54/IV63/KW1-15/PH15-26/PH30-41/PH49-50/PA21-40, £5:  BT/GY/HS/IM/IV41-51/IV55-56/JE/KA27-28/KW15-17/PA20/PA41-49/PA60-78/PH42-44/TR21-25/ZE & Republic of Ireland. When "in season" they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier every Thursday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Although young blackcurrant bushes are easily available it is effortless to grow blackcurrant bushes from simple 8″ cuttings (twigs of blackcurrant bushes). It's great attribute is that it is the very first outdoor rhubarb on the market, as early as February, which means that it competes with the forced 'Golden Triangle' rhubarb but without all the bother of harvesting in the cellar with a candle on your head! Very heavy cropping. Our parcels are handled by DPD using a 24hr service which applies to most areas of mainland UK with the exception of more remote & outlying regions. Made with much more fruit and less sugar than a traditional jam. The fruits ripen over a very long period so if heavy rain spoils some of the crop, there will be plenty more to come. Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed. The berries are large, dark red and firm and have a very good flavour. An exceptionally high yielding variety, producing medium-sized berries on long strigs, and it is probably the best flavoured fruit of all our blackcurrant varieties. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it! Blackcurrant Ben Hope. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, rootgrow™ is 100% natural and is the only planting aid to carry the RHS seal of approval. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. Coldstored strawberry plants are available from March to late June. We are hoping this will be for as short a time as possible – until we see how the situation develops with a trade deal, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it! Blackcurrant breeding at the James Hutton Institute began in 1956 and the programme has developed to become one of the world’s largest for Ribes, with the 'Ben' … One year old organic plants from certified stock. It is also resistant to mildew and leaf spot. Planting distance: 1.5m apart in rows 2m apart. Sort By: Black Currant Bush - Ben Connan. Plants are available from late November to late April. £3.95. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. It shows good resistance against most foliar diseases, and is a Gall Mite-Big Bud-Reversion resistant variety. It is the only product that will support your plants for their entire lifetime, making it probably the best value purchase you will make. Plant 30-60cm (1-2ft) apart. rootgrow™ is now available in an ericoid version for acid loving plants such as blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas and heathers. £6.99. Plants are available from late November to late April. The canes are spine-free making picking more pleasurable. Available for delivery: late November - mid April. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, This 191 page book includes easy to follow, step by step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful fruit gardening. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. Orders placed between 16th November and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January. It contains the vital nutrients and trace elements required for plant growth and heavy crops of top quality fruit. The flavour is delicious and when cooked with a handful of elderflowers makes a superb dessert. Bred by Scottish Crop Research A new late season variety ripening 10 days after Ben Lomond, very high yields of medium sized berries, the flavour is excellent with a real blackcurrant aroma, In addition Ben Hope is a very good grower, rather vigorous but upright in habit and easy to manage, it is resistant to mildew, leaf spot and gall midge. Pruning is covered in depth. Tall, upright and vigorous grower. There is no VAT on Blackcurrant Plants. A mid/late summer raspberry producing large, dark red fruits with an excellent flavour. The exception to this is during the lead up to the bare root season which begins early November when pre-season orders will be collated for dispatch as soon as the stock is ready. BEN HOPE The most commonly grown blackcurrant variety by UK gardeners and with very good reasons. Beautiful red autumn foliage. Almost all new plants will benefit from rootgrow™ but there are a few exceptions: blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers & brassicas. In the first New Year flush the stems are shortish but thick and plentiful. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). Excellent flavour, This new variety is extremely heavy cropping and ripens very late in the season. View our range of blackcurrant flavoured e liquids, we stock a massive range of e juices that have blackcurrant flavourings Resistant to Big Bud, mildew, gall midge, and leaf spot. Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November until late April. Pre Order For Dispatch In Mid January. Ben hope is one of the most popular blackcurrant varieties in UK gardens. Ben Hope *new* Blackcurrant Bushes Bred by Scottish Crop Research A new late season variety ripening 10 days after Ben Lomond, very high yields of medium sized berries, the flavour is excellent with a real blackcurrant aroma, In addition Ben... From £8.95 Details & Buy Online » 3 litre stock will be supplied pot grown during the Summer & early Autumn, thereafter the plants could be fresh potted. High yields of medium sized berries with a very good flavour. Gooseberries and currants will begin fruiting in the second year and once fully established will produce up to 4.5kg (10lb) of fruit per bush for at least 10 years. grow™ can offer huge benefits to almost all garden plants. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Older types of blackcurrant varieties ripen at different times, with the currants at the top of the strig ripening first. Blackcurrant Ben Hope £11.00. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Blackcurrant Ben Hope Not available You might also be interested in… Soft Fruit and Trees. The berries are large and firm and if left to ripen on the bush fully have a rich flavour and lovely aroma. Blueberry Blue Crop Find out more. We offer blackcurrant bushes that have a spread of fruiting from late June through July. Black Currant Bush - Ben Hope. Made using British blackcurrants, our Ben Hope Blackcurrant Preserve is bursting with a rich and tarty fruitiness. * Free delivery available on 8 or more items for all postcodes in the £5 surcharge range above. Height and spread: 120cm (47"). Ben Hope is just the thing for organic gardeners as its disease resistance can … Available for delivery: late November - early April. Variety or Cultivar 'Ben Hope' _ 'Ben Hope' is a blackcurrant for culinary or dessert use. Pre Order For Dispatch In Mid January. Order Online Order By Phone Quick Overview. *Ben Hope - Organic. DPD provides unrivalled tracking of your package ensuring you know where it is every step of the way, as well as providing you with a 1hr delivery window. Please enquire for clarification. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. All orders taken during this period will be processed as quickly as possible when we return. It has very good resistance to big bud mite (gall mite) and good cropping. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. The most popular autumn fruiting primocane variety and the most reliable raspberry available, often succeeding in adverse conditions. We would recommend that you chose ‘Ben Hope’ for best disease resistance. Variety: BEN HOPE With excellent mildew resistance and good frost tolerance, this RHS AGM variety really has it all! A consistent although moderate cropper. 1 x Root Wrapped Plant £7.50 each. Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Once open refrigerate and enjoy within 4 weeks. Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek' A early season, small, compact bush which only grows to 90-120cm tall. Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' A mid-season blackcurrant which bears heavy crops of medium sized berries of good flavour. Gooseberries and currants are delicious eaten fresh, freeze well and are perfect for making pies, jams and jellies. A vigorous grower that needs a sheltered site. This new variety is extremely heavy cropping and ripens very late in the season. Free delivery does not include sundry items as one of the 5/8 items and applies to plants only. The canes are spine-free making picking more pleasurable. Ribes nigrum 'Ben Hope' This ‘big bud’ resistant blackcurrant is particularly suitable for organic gardeners. Easy to grow, they are celebrated for their high vitamin C content and can be eaten fresh, in smoothies or used within cooking for pies and jams. Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. 'Low input' raspberry plants are not certified organic but are grown with minimal non-organic inputs. Orders placed during this period will usually be despatched within 14 days. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Reprinted exclusively for Pomona Fruits. Orders are generally turned around within 48hrs – we aim for 24hrs as much as possible. Calculate your blackcurrant chill hours. Perhaps better suited for more challenging growing conditions. The canes are short and sturdy and may not require supporting in sheltered gardens. The currants are high in quality and hang on long strigs. Gooseberries and currants are delicious eaten fresh, freeze well and are perfect for making pies, jams and jellies. Ben Hope is the more popular blackcurrant found in UK gardens. rootgrow™ is now available in an ericoid version for acid loving plants such as blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas and heathers. This aptly named variety goes back more than 80 years to the village of Great Oakley in Essex. Black fruit grows from insignificant pale green flowers. when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines). Established around sixty years ago, the Blackcurrant Wellington XXX really has proven to be an enduringly popular choice amongst British gardeners. Easy to grow, heavy cropping they will provide lots of nutritious summer fruits for many years if maintained well. Product Details; Delivery; Frequently Asked Questions (Mid) One of the best tasting. ‘Ben Hope’: Fairly vigorous with upright habit. Keep up to date with all of our latest news and special offers, James McIntyre & Sons ©2021 | Wolfberry Media - Web Design Perthshire, Be the first to review “BLACKCURRANT Ben Hope”. Black fruit grows from insignificant pale green flowers. Gooseberries and currants will begin fruiting in the second year and once fully established will produce up to 4.5kg (10lb) of fruit per bush for at least 10 years. Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Hope is a vigorous and upright-growing bush variety producing consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. This ‘big bud’ resistant blackcurrant is particularly suitable for organic gardeners. Cell grown raspberries are available from late May to mid August and will usually be despatched within 14 days. The most widely grown dessert/culinary gooseberry. Bare root stock is available for dispatch between November & late March. Crop July/August. Overview. Blackcurrant Bush Ben Connan (ribes nigrum) Characteristics Good disease resistance Berri.. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) apart with a 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) gap between rows. Heavy crops of medium sized berries are produced on long strigs. Orders placed from early April onwards will usually be despatched within 14 days. Some resistance to raspberry root rot. Average growth rate: 30-45cm (12-18in) per year. Ben Hope has a high level of resistance to gall mite and good resistance to both mildew, leaf spot and big bud. Soil should be free draining. The UK’s most widely grown midseason raspberry producing very heavy yields of large, bright red fruits with good flavour. It's great attribute is that it is the very first outdoor rhubarb on the market, as early as February, which means that it competes with the forced 'Golden Triangle' rhubarb but without all the bother of harvesting in the cellar with a candle on your head! Misted Tips are available from late August to mid October and will be despatched within 28 days. This was followed by several other cultivars for the juicing industry such as 'Ben Alder' and 'Ben Tirran'. One simple application at planting time is all that is required. Wishlist. BLACKCURRANT Ben Hope £ 7.50 – £ 16.00 Select options; BLACKCURRANT Ben Lomond £ 7.50 – £ 9.00 Select options; BLACKCURRANT Ben Sarek £ 7.50 – £ 16.00 Select options; BLACKCURRANT Ben Tirran £ 7.50 – £ 16.00 Select options; BLACKCURRANT Big Ben £ 8.50 – £ 10.00 Select options; BLACKCURRANT Little Black Sugar 5L £ 16.00 Read more; BLACKCURRANT Titania £ 7.50 – £ … £4.00. Please Note: We do not part-deliver orders, so if an order contains a pre-order product, it will be held until all the items are available to dispatch. The fruits ripen over a very long period so if heavy rain spoils some of the crop, there will be plenty more to come. 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