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Blanca Whitecurrant Bush

Name: Blanca Whitecurrant Bush
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BWC.B.3.1
Price: 17.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Ribes rubrum

Bush, 30-40cm, 3L pot

£17.50

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Bush

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1.5 x 1.5 metres in 20 years

Fruit Dual purpose (eating & cooking)

Pollination group Self Fertile

Cropping period Late season (August)

Description

'Blanca' is a late season, relatively new variety of whitecurrant, admired for its heavy yield and cropping ability. White, pearl-like translucent fruits are delectably sweet, ideal for use in cooking or enjoyed straight from the bush.

Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, 'Blanca' has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance. A full sun to partial shade position is preferred as well as a moist, well-draining soil.

AKA Ribes rubrum 'Blanka'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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