Planting and Growing Ribes 'Ben Hope'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep soak soil when upper layer dries, mulch to retain soil moisture |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand · Clay |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Fruit bush feed applied once early spring before new leaf emergence |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Deep soak soil when upper layer dries, mulch to retain soil moisture
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand · Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Fruit bush feed applied once early spring before new leaf emergence
Learn more →How to Prune Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Prune in winter. Blackcurrants fruit best on younger wood so aim to remove up to one quarter of the oldest stems at ground level to encourage new growth from the base.
Learn more →How to Propagate Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Ribes 'Ben Hope' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
Blackcurrants prefer a sunny site with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil, but will cope in most other soil conditions and tolerate light shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost and apply a general purpose fertiliser in spring. Please see our blackcurrant cultivation page for more growing tips.
Learn more →How to Repot Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Ribes 'Ben Hope'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, blackcurrant gall midge, pigeons and blackcurrant big bud mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Ribes 'Ben Hope'
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