A guide to choosing the right size
Blackmoor Nursery is one of very few Nurseries in the UK offering gardeners the opportunity to buy Blackcurrant bushes direct from our Nursery.
All orders are despatched in one delivery. If your order contains both bare root and container grown plants then we can only despatch when all plants are ready.
4 Litre = Container grown and can be planted all year round. The size refers to the number of litres of compost that the container holds.
Bare Root = Field grown plants that have been freshly lifted and supplied with no soil around the roots. Only available during the dormant period November-April
2 Year Bush = A two year old plant. Generally will have 3-4 shoots.
1 Year Plant = Single shoot, around 20cm in height.
Half Standard = The fruiting variety is grafted onto the stem at 90 cm above the ground level. Will require supporting with a stake.
Blackcurrants were traditionally used only for jams, pies and puddings, and they tasted great. More recently, there are varieties the size of small grapes (Big Ben) which are tasty eaten by themselves, with ice cream or cream. Mixed with other fruit, they are delicious. An easy crop to grow in the garden, they are however expensive in the supermarkets. Home grown, they are almost free and packed full of vitamins, especially vitamin C.
Blackcurrants: Plant 5 ft (1.5 m) apart with 5 ft or more between rows. Plant blackcurrants firmly and deeply so that good strong young growth will come from the base.
Bare Root Only: After planting always cut back all the shoots to about 1” (2.5 cms) from the ground
Potted Plants: Do not need cutting down. Prune in subsequent years by removing about a third of the wood to encourage young basal shoots.
situation
Plant 1.5 Metres apart. Plant blackcurrants firmly and deeply so that good strong growth will come from the base. Bare root plants - After planting always cut back all the shoots to about 1” (2.5 cms) from the ground. Pruning in subsequent years means removing about a third of the wood to encourage young basal shoots
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delivery charges
Collection - If you would like to collect your trees then use this option. Note the collection is from the Wholesale Nursery office between Monday-Friday only. Please allow 1 working days for your order to be processed prior to collection date.
We are not a Garden Centre or retail Nursery. Orders can be placed via our website and the collection option can be selected at the checkout. Your order will then be ready for you to collect during our normal opening hours which are Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30. Our plants are grown in fields that can be 2 miles away from our office so it is not possible to just turn up and select your own trees.
Delivery Charges - The delivery charge is worked out from the weight and the size of the plant. We have several rates that apply to UK mainland addresses. The lower postal rates range from £2.80 - £5.70, will be applied to smaller orders of the lighter plants like currants, raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, asparagus and strawberries although larger orders will go into the £10.00 rate. A higher rate of £18.00 - £32.00 will be charged for deliveries to European Countries and GY KW IV AB PH KW HS ZE IM BT DD JE PO30 PO31 PO32 PO33 PO34 PO35 PO36 PO37 PO38 PO39 PO40 PO41 Postcodes. Once you have put together your order the delivery charge will show before payment. All orders are despatched in one delivery.
To take advantage of a promotional code or gift voucher this must be entered into the redeem code box at the checkout. Discounts cannot be given once an order is completed and any codes have not been used.
Big Ben (AGM)
Blackcurrant Bushes | Award of Garden Merit | Genus Ribes nigrum Big Ben | Big Ben Blackcurrant Plants For Sale | Buy Online
Blackcurrant Big Ben for sale - Probably the best Blackcurrant ever! What makes Big Ben so wonderful? The largest Blackcurrant we have ever seen. More than double the size of standard varieties. Average berry weight is 2.9 g compared to standard varieties 1.1 g. Very high-yielding, up to 4.5 kg of fruit per mature bush. Large shiny fruits with a strong skin. Sweet flavour ideal for fresh consumption. Resistance to mildew and leaf spot. Received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Big Ben: Picking time early July.
Big Ben: Planting distance 1.5 metres (5 feet) apart.
Big Ben is a self fertile Blackcurrant.
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13 Jan 24 | Henry Andrassy
A little disappointed as the bush had just 2 shoots. Not really a problem except that they crossed at the base where they touched. I will have to cut one of the shoots out. Bush arrived safely and well packed. Despite the issue I will be a returning customer.
25 Sep 23 | Mark Hargreaves
Great looking plant with plenty of root. Easy to order online and collection was straight forward. Thank you.
8 Jan 23 | Peter crook
A very good plant now coming into third year so hoping for a good crop
31 Aug 22 | Lyn
nice healthy bush that fruited well in 2022.
7 May 22 | Peter crook
As usual plant arrived in good condition even had some fruit in first year this year looks impressive not only big berries tasty too
7 Feb 19 | Jason Davies
arrived in great condition,delivery was fast also.cant wait to see it grow and produce some big bens for us now.thanks BlackMoor keep up the great work.
4 Oct 18 | Beryl Saunders
Plants arrived within 48 hours or ordering in excellent condition as I have come to expect from Blackmoor. Easy website to use. Highly recommended.
18 Sep 18 | Barry Martin
First time ordering from this company and I am seriously impressed... the bushes were in great condition and beautifully packed, what with an easy web site and lightning delivery I will certainly shop here again.
10 Nov 17 | Lynda
A new variety for me. Plant supplied was good size and well branched. Looking forward to next years fruit .
10 Nov 17 | Charlie Carter
The bare root one year plant arrived expertly packed and yet small enough to fit through my letter box. It was in excellent condition and is now planted according to your instructions. I am very pleased.
17 Aug 17 | David
Purchased last year as a 1 yr plant and it has established well and produced a good crop during its first full season
5 Jul 17 | Tom C
Bought as a container plant and arrived in great condition. A strong bush that has cropped well in its first summer!
3 Feb 17 | Jill Shepherd
Bought 3 plants - all very healthy and shooting well. Very pleased with all plants that I've bought from Blackmoor and will happily recommend them
9 Dec 16 | Deborah Dobson
strong plant, well packaged and looking very healthy
4 Aug 16 | Maggi
Having just enjoyed my first crop of Big Ben I can happily recommend this variety for the size both of each currant and also of the crop. They are also truly delicious. The plants have grown on strongly and I am absolutely delighted.
12 Apr 16 | Russell
Ordered 2 bare root plants - good roots and full of buds. Planted swiftly and both are growing strongly.
22 Dec 15 | V Valrayan
Lovely looking blackcurrent bush, super service.
22 Apr 15 | Merje
Package of blackcurrants arrived in great condition and much bigger than expected , a very pleasant surprise. Excellent service, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you for sending abroad. International shipping 5 days. Greetings from Estonia. Regards, Merje
13 Dec 13 | j.c syson
Great shaped dormant plant with full buds ready to burst into life next year......well packed and delivered
1 Nov 13 | Amanda Crozier
My Big Ben arrived in great condition and a good size - much bigger than expected. Planted it quickly and its looking very healthy.
24 Oct 13 | Amanda Stewart
Blackmoor is an efficient friendly company. Blackcurrant Big Ben is a strong healthy plant, when it arrived. Look forward to a good crop in its second year.
15 Sep 13 | I&M
We bought one plant back in May. It arrived in great condition and has grown very well over the summer. We didn't get any fruit this year, but I think that's expected. Really looking forward to next years crop!
2 Sep 13 | Brian Hanley
Four plants arrived in outstanding condition. Planted with the advice from the handbook. The only thing I would pass onto anyone is to make sure you are in to receive them as I was called away unexpectedly; but Blackmore passed onto the courier all delivery instructions without any problems. Will definately order again.
5 Apr 13 | Martin Owers
Just a note to say the order arrived in very good condition. Somebody obviously took great care in packing the plants and the plants themselves are of good quality. The blackcurrants are already planted and here’s hoping for a good growing season.
24 Mar 13 | Peter Maughan
Big Ben has a most amazing root system, like a shaggy beard.
Blackcurrant Big Ben Growing Tips.
Blackcurrants are easy to grow, producing bunches of dark purple berries in mid-summer, rich in vitamin C. With their tart flavour they can be made into pies and jams, cordials and even cassis. Short on space? Blackcurrants can be grown in containers.
Blackcurrants were traditionally used only for jams, pies and puddings, and they tasted great. More recently, there are varieties the size of small grapes (Big Ben) which are tasty eaten by themselves, with ice cream or cream. Mixed with other fruit, they are delicious. An easy crop to grow in the garden, they are however expensive in the supermarkets. Home grown, they are almost free and packed full of vitamins, especially vitamin C.
Blackcurrants: Plant 5 ft (1.5 m) apart with 5 ft or more between rows. Plant blackcurrants firmly and deeply so that good strong young growth will come from the base.
Bare Root Only: After planting always cut back all the shoots to about 1” (2.5 cms) from the ground
Potted Plants: Do not need cutting down. Prune in subsequent years by removing about a third of the wood to encourage young basal shoots.