Blackcurrant 'Ancêtre' male and female together
Ribes nigrum 'Ancêtre' male and female together,
Hardiness
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Zone 3
Category
Berry tree or shrub
Description
An old blackcurrant selection noted for its hardiness. It is a deciduous, upright and vigorous shrub producing clusters of small, highly aromatic black berries. 'Ancêtre' is particularly interesting for northern regions because it is listed as hardy to zone 3. However, publicly available information about its origin and breeding history is very limited.
15-30cm high, naked roots
quantity available: 46 |
7.00$
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Height X Width
1.8m X 1.8m
Foliage
Deciduous, dark green, 3–5 lobed leaves with a characteristic blackcurrant aroma when crushed.
Flowering
Small flowers borne in hanging clusters. Flowers are generally greenish-yellow to reddish and are attractive to pollinating insects. Blooming time : from mid-spring to may
Fruits
Small black berries borne in clusters. The fruit has the characteristic intense, aromatic and slightly acidic flavour of blackcurrants. Excellent for jams, jellies, syrups, juices, desserts and processed products. Blackcurrants are naturally rich in vitamin C.
Harvest : from august to august
Resistances
Considered hardy
Sun exposure
Full sun, Mid-shade
Soil type
Normal, well drained
