Consort Black Currant Live Rooted Starter Plant – Edible Shrub – Ribes nigrum 'Consort'

Grow flavorful berries at home with the Consort Black Currant (Ribes nigrum 'Consort'), a productive fruiting shrub valued for its dark berries and compact growth habit. This hardy variety is well suited for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, raised beds, and home gardens.

This listing includes 1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant. Once established, it produces clusters of edible black currants suitable for fresh use or preserving, while also adding ornamental value to the landscape.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 1 live rooted starter plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flowering, fruit production, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young plant). Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant
• Edible fruiting shrub with dark black currants
• Excellent for edible gardens and backyard orchards
• Suitable for raised beds and landscape plantings
• Hardy perennial fruit plant
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 Live Consort Black Currant Plant (Ribes nigrum 'Consort')

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Consort Black Currant
Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum 'Consort'
Plant Type: Fruiting Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Greenish Flowers / Black Fruit
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
USDA Zone: 4–8

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive one live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant.

2. Is this an edible fruit plant?
Yes. Consort Black Currant is grown for its edible black berries.

3. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It can be grown in a large container with proper drainage and routine care.

4. What growing conditions are best?
It grows best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Consort Black Currant is generally hardy in USDA Zones 4–8.