Black Currant Hatton's Black Delivered

Botanical name: Ribes nigrum 'Hatton's Black'

Usually available: Winter

Life cycle: Deciduous

Size: H 100  W 60cm  

Position: Full sun with wind protection 

Soil preference: Rich, well drained 

Size supplied: 50mm Native Tube

These plants are for delivery only, no market collection. Postage fees will apply at checkout. Please see our postage information page for details.

A small and hardy deciduous shrub that fruits in early Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include other currants and gooseberry, the black currant originated in Northern Europe.  

Canes will grow vigorously in their first year and then flower and fruit the second year. We recommend growing your canes against a fence or wall, or support with trellises. Great for growing in Tasmania as we have a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ that will assist fruit set. Black currants prefer a full sun position and grow best when given shelter from strong winds.  Although they are tolerant of heavy wet soils, they do not like to be water logged and grow best in a rich well drained soil.