Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'

Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'Our Ribes nigrum Ben Lomond is a compact, deciduous shrub that produces tasty, edible Blackcurrant fruit. The plant will also grow pale green flowers in Spring that contrast great against the dark green foliage of this variety. The fruit will be ready to harvest in Summer, meaning you will have an abundance of delicious fruit to include in a variety of meals. They will grow to an ultimate height and spread of 1. 5m. In terms of plant care, it should

Its dramatic flowers show off vibrant colours and attract hummingbirds

spiked dark green leaves which last all year

trumpet shaped flowers that will remain present until the later periods of Autumn

This plant will sometimes bloom small light sprays of inconspicuous pink flower above and throughout the foliage in late Spring and through to the Summer

but will need a drink during long dry spells of Summer weather

making it the perfect plant for groundcover in a shaded area

green foliage providing year-round interest

A great choice for compact groundcover

The Agapanthus 'Silver Moon' is a variety of African Lily and clump-forming

mat forming habit

May suffer some leaf damage and dieback during harsher Winters but will return the following Spring

turning to shades of fiery scarlet