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.
Ribes 'Ben Hope' · Pruning
Ribes 'Ben Hope' · 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.
Watering: Deep soak soil when upper layer dries, mulch to retain soil moistureSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed