Ribes nigrum 'Boscoop Giant'

Black Currant

Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 7A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, red, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage