Currant x 'Wellington'

Currant x 'Wellington': Black Currants for a Rich Summer Harvest

Wellington develops medium to large clusters of black currants with a July harvest. The dark fruit brings a concentrated currant character to the preserving kitchen.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 125-150 cm
• Flower Colour: Chartreuse
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use the berries for jelly, jam and homemade wine. This shrub adds a different flavour and fruit colour alongside red and white currants.

Care Instructions: Keep the root zone moist without standing water and avoid overhead irrigation. Renew older stems to encourage vigorous younger growth, leaving a mix of productive branches rather than cutting the shrub uniformly.