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BERRIES

BLACK CHOKEBERRY, VIKING (Aronia prunifolia Viking) (Aronia melanocarpa Viking). Go to Top of Page

Bushy shrub with masses of small white flowers in spring followed by lustrous black fruits like large blackcurrants with very high vitamin C content. These can be used in a similar way to blackcurrants. In the autumn this plant will become a real feature as the leaves turn brilliant orange and red. Any soil except shallow chalk. Grows to 3-5ft (0.9m-1.5m). Self-fertile. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Pg£3.99



BLACKBERRY, ASHTON CROSS (Rubus fruticosus Ashton Cross). Season of Use: Aug-Sept Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Very heavy cropping, true blackberry flavour, 8 week picking period from beginning of August. Self-fertile. Plant 15ft (4.6m) apart.

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 Br£7.99



BLACKBERRY, KARAKA BLACK (Rubus fruticosus Karaka Black). NewSeason of Use: Mid July-Sept Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Enormous, easy-to-pick fruits up to 3ins long, glossy, sweet, juicy, good aromatic flavour Plant 3-4ft (90-120cm) apart.

This plant is registered for Plant Breeders' Rights. Propagation by unlicensed growers is prohibited.

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 Br£6.99



BLACKBERRY, LOCH NESS (Rubus fruticosus Loch Ness). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Late Aug-Sept Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

New thornless variety suitable for smaller gardens. Abundant, long, good flavoured berries. Self-fertile. Plant 6ft (1.8m) apart.

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 Br£7.99



BLACKBERRY, WALDO (Rubus fruticosus Waldo). Season of Use: Mid July Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Highly recommended new thornless variety. Large intensely black berries of exceptional flavour. Compact. Self-fertile. Plant 4ft (120cm) apart.

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 Br£6.99



BLUEBERRY, BERKELEY (Vaccinium Berkeley). Season of Use: Mid August Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Very large prolific light blue berries, good quality, firm with mild sweet flavour. Vigorous spreading bush. Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty (acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Pg£3.99



BLUEBERRY, BLUECROP (Vaccinium corymbosum Bluecrop). Season of Use: Early-mid August Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Large, light blue, firm, good quality berries, good cropper, upright vigorous growth. Very attractive autumn colouring. Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty (acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Pg£3.99



BLUEBERRY, HERBERT (Vaccinium corymbosum Herbert). Season of Use: Mid-late Aug. Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Very large dark berries which are considered to be the best flavoured of all varieties. Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty (acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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BLUEBERRY, PATRIOT (Vaccinium Patriot). Season of Use: July/Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Very large slightly flat velvety berries, firm flesh of excellent flavour, delightful aroma. Tolerant of heavier wetter soils and colder weather. Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty (acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Pg£3.99



BLUEBERRY, SUNSHINE BLUE (Vaccinium Sunshine Blue). NewSeason of Use: July Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Hardy and productive, high yields of large, light blue, firm berries over a long period from late July and throughout August. About half of the blue-grey leaves turn an eye-catching red in autumn before falling and the remainder stay on the bush all winter. Upright vigorous growth 3-4ft (90 x 120cm) tall. This variety is self-fertile. Plant in a sunny site, sheltered from strong winds and in a lime-free soil. Plant 4-5ft (120-150cm) apart.

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BOYSENBERRY, THORNLESS (Rubus Boysenberry Thornless). Season of Use: July-August Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Loganberry x blackberry x raspberry hybrid. Large dark purple fruits resembling raspberries with the flavour of wild blackberries. Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Remarkably drought resistant. Self-fertile. Fruits July-August. Plant 8ft (240cm) apart.

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 Br£8.99



CRANBERRY, EARLY BLACK (Vaccinium macrocarpon Early Black). Season of Use: Mid-late Aug. Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Very high quality fruit, early and dark red colour, high in vitamin C. Excellent for juices, preserves, jams and chutney. Low spreading bush needing a pH of less the 4.5, and plenty of water as it naturally grows in peat bogs. Excellent for planting in containers in lime-free soil..

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 Pg£3.99



GOJI BERRY (Lycium barbarum) (Chinese Wolfberry). NewSeason of Use: July-Sept Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Described as one of the latest superfoods, Goji berries have had many column inches written about them in the press and heavy television coverage over the last year or so. It is the nutritional power of the Goji berries which has been hitting the headlines, and there is no doubt about it that this highly nutritional-rich superfood is the one to grow! It can be eaten off the plant, cooked or dried and added to your breakfast cereals, or eaten as a snack. Also the leaves and young shoots can be used as a leafy vegetable.
By far it is one of the easiest fruits we can grow in our garden, incredibly hardy (down to -15C), will tolerate up to 40C and they are drought tolerant. The plants are self-fertile, and one plant will produce over 2lb (1kg) of fruit in its second season. It was originally cultivated in the Himalayan mountain areas, and for over 2000 years it has been recorded in folklore for its unrivalled nutritional properties.
Flowering: July to September. Height: 6ft (1.8m). Position: Requires full sun.

Note: This stock has been grown in mainland Europe - and not imported illegally from outside the EU.
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 Pg£6.95



GOOSEBERRY, HINNONMAKI GREEN (Ribes uva-crispa Hinnomaki Green). Season of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Heavy crops of very large green fruits. Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Self-fertile. Fruits June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Br£4.99



GOOSEBERRY, HINNONMAKI RED (Ribes uva-crispa Hinnomaki Red). Season of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Heavy crops of very large, good flavoured, red fruits. Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Self-fertile. Fruits June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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GOOSEBERRY, HINNONMAKI YELLOW (Ribes uva-crispa Hinnomaki Yellow). Season of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Heavy crops of very large yellow excellent flavoured fruits. Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Self-fertile. Fruits June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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GOOSEBERRY, INVICTA (Ribes uva-crispa Invicta). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Early-mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Very heavy cropper, strong upright growth, good flavoured fruits, mildew resistant, good culinary variety. Self-fertile. Fruits June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Br£4.99



GOOSEBERRY, JUBILEE (Ribes uva-crispa Jubilee). Season of Use: Early-mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Improved form of Careless. Heavy cropper, large pale green fruits of good flavour, freezes well. Self-fertile. Fruits June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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GOOSEBERRY, LEVELLER (Ribes uva-crispa Leveller). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Superb flavoured yellow-green fruit, heavy cropper. One of the best dessert fruits. Needs well drained soil. Self-fertile. Fruits mid June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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GOOSEBERRY, MARTLET (Ribes uva-crispa Martlet). Season of Use: Mid season Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

An excellent red fruited, hairless dessert variety with succulent well flavoured flesh. Very heavy cropper and disease resistant. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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GOOSEBERRY, PAX (Ribes uva-crispa Pax). Season of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Long awaited new red gooseberry. Sweet medium-sized dark red berries of excellent quality. Mildew resistant and vigorous. Spreading habit. Self-fertile. Fruits mid June to mid July. 2 year bushes.
This variety is normally spine-free, but due to micro-propagation methods the plants sometimes have spines. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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 Br£4.99



GOOSEBERRY, WHINHAM'S INDUSTRY (Ribes uva-crispa Whinham's Industry). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Sweet excellent flavoured large red hairy fruits. Do not prune hard. Succeeds on heavy or poor soils. Self-fertile. Fruits mid June to mid July. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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JOSTABERRY (Ribes culverwellii jostaberry). Season of Use: July Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Blackcurrant x gooseberry hybrid. Pleasant sharp flavoured fruits resembling blackcurrants, but twice the size, are borne on upright thornless, vigorous bushes. Fruit excellent for jams, pies and summer puddings. Prolific cropper, highly disease resistant. Cultivate like a blackcurrant. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 6ft (1.8m) apart.

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LOGANBERRY, THORNLESS LY 654 (Rubus x loganobaccus LY 654). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid July-Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Hybrid between Blackberry and Raspberry with very large, cone-shaped burgundy-red berries up to 2ins (5cm) long, with sharp, distinctive, delicious flavour. Very high yields, good for eating raw, cooking or freezing. Self-fertile. Plant 8ft (2.4m) apart.

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 Br£8.99



StrawberriesSTRAWBERRIES
 
We are pleased to offer a range of strawberries covering early, mid and late season cropping. The stock is British grown and they are propagated by runners, so you can expect a small crop in the first year of planting.
 
£1.35 per plant, £12.50 for any 10 plants.


STRAWBERRY, ALICE (Fragaria ananassa Alice). Season of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

A mid season cropper producing berries with a conical shape, with a firm skin and flesh and flavour is consistently sweet with a juicy texture. The fruit must be picked when fully coloured to achieve the best flavour. Alice has good powdery mildew and other fungal leaf disease resistance.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, AROMEL (Fragaria ananassa Aromel). Award of Garden MeritNewSeason of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

Perpetual cropping variety with medium-sized berries of outstanding flavour late summer to autumn, or later if protected by cloches.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, CALYPSO (Fragaria ananassa Calypso). Season of Use: June Go to Top of Page

An ever-bearing, or perpetual cropping strawberry, which crops in June and again in late summer-autumn. It is recommended to remove early flowers to increase the autumn crop. The berries of ‘Calypso' are firm with a mid-red colour and benefits from frequent picking as the fruits tend to darken once they are ripe. Flavour is best described as excellent.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, CAMBRIDGE FAVOURITE (Fragaria ananassa Cambridge Favourite). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Early-Season Go to Top of Page

First fruits large, wedge or fan-shaped, later fruits are conical. Flesh crimson and becoming soft and dark as the berry ripens fully. The flavour is good even on light soils lacking in potash.

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STRAWBERRY, ELSANTA (Fragaria ananassa Elsanta). Season of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

A Dutch bred variety. Produces firm orange berries of medium to large size. The fruits keep well both on the plant and having been picked. The flavour is outstanding and is popular with all the supermarkets.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, EROS (Fragaria ananassa Eros). Season of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

A mid-season cropper and is the result of a cross between 'Elsanta' and 'Allstar', bred in 1985. The berries are very attractive with a regular, conical shape, mid-red colour and a glossy skin with a well-balanced flavour. The plants produce a fairly open habit and are easy to pick.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, FLORENCE (Fragaria ananassa Florence). Season of Use: Late-Season Go to Top of Page

Produces firm, good flavoured and long lasting fruit in July. This variety has excellent disease resistance.

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STRAWBERRY, HAPIL (Fragaria ananassa Hapil). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

Bred in Belgium. 'Hapil' crops heavily with large fruit of a bright red colour. A vigorous grower, high yielding and the fruit flavour is good.

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STRAWBERRY, HONEOYE (Fragaria ananassa Honeoye). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Early-Season Go to Top of Page

An early fruiting variety providing firm, well-shaped fruits. The berries are bright, glossy red, large and of good flavour.

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STRAWBERRY, PEGASUS (Fragaria ananassa Pegasus). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid-Season Go to Top of Page

Gives a large crop of sweet and juicy berries of good colour and shape, with firm skin and good resistance to damage. Becoming increasingly popular with 'pick your own' growers.

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 Pg£1.35



STRAWBERRY, RHAPSODY (Fragaria ananassa Rhapsody). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Late Summer Go to Top of Page

A late summer cropping variety, ‘Rhapsody' produces long conical fruits. The fruit has good flavour and some resistance to verticillium wilt and powdery mildew.

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STRAWBERRY, SYMPHONY (Fragaria ananassa Symphony). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Late-Season Go to Top of Page

This variety has bright, firm, glossy fruit of uniform shape and wonderful flavour. It is a vigorous growing plant with good resistance to disease.

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 Pg£1.35



RASPBERRY, AUTUMN BLISS (Rubus idaeus Autumn Bliss). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid Aug-late Sept Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

High yields of good sized and flavoured berries borne on sturdy short canes which should not require supporting.
Suitable for freezing. Avoid planting in waterlogged soil. Self-fertile.
Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart, 5ft (150cm) between rows.
Price for 5 canes (plants).

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 Br£7.49



RASPBERRY, GLEN AMPLE (Rubus idaeus Glen Ample). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Highly recommended. High yields of very large excellent quality, good flavoured fruit. Spine free and long picking period.
Suitable for freezing. Avoid planting in waterlogged soil. Self-fertile.
Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart, 5ft (150cm) between rows.
Price for 5 canes (plants).

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 Br£7.49



RASPBERRY, GLEN LYON (Rubus idaeus Glen Lyon). Season of Use: Early-mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Heavy cropping, thornless new variety with beautiful glossy large fruit of excellent flavour. Disease resistant.
Suitable for freezing. Avoid planting in waterlogged soil. Self-fertile.
Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart, 5ft (150cm) between rows.
Price for 5 canes (plants).

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 Br£7.49



RASPBERRY, MALLING JEWEL (Rubus idaeus Malling Jewel). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Mid season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Medium to large sweet dark red berries. Compact growth. Heavy, reliable cropper. The best flavoured raspberry.
Suitable for freezing. Avoid planting in waterlogged soil. Self-fertile.
Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart, 5ft (150cm) between rows.
Price for 5 canes (plants).

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 Br£7.49



RASPBERRY, OCTAVIA (Rubus idaeus Octavia). Season of Use: Late season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Excellent new variety which is considered to be the finest late summer raspberry filling the gap between summer varieties and the autumn fruiting varieties. Very productive with sweet, good flavoured fruit with fewer seeds than other varieties. Upright, easily managed canes. Self-fertile.
Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart, 5ft (150cm) between rows.
Price for 5 canes (plants).

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 Br£7.49



TAYBERRY, BUCKINGHAM (Rubus Tayberry Group Buckingham). Season of Use: Mid July-Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Desert FruitGo to Top of Page

Spineless variety with vigorous stout canes, and enormous berries resembling Loganberries, of excellent sweet flavour. Suitable for dessert, jam-making and freezing. Regular heavy cropper. Self-fertile. Plant 8ft (2.4m) apart.

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CURRANTS

BLACKCURRANT, BEN CONNAN (Ribes nigrum Ben Connan). Award of Garden MeritNewSeason of Use: Early Season Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Ben Lomond/Sarek cross. High yields of very large, easy-topick, full-flavoured berries. Mildew and leaf curling midge resistant. Plant 3-4ft (90-120cm) apart.

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 Br£3.99



BLACKCURRANT, BEN LOMOND (Ribes nigrum Ben Lomond). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Late frost resistant blossom. Large good flavoured berries, freezes well. Mildew resistant. Heavy cropping. Compact habit. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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BLACKCURRANT, BEN SAREK (Ribes nigrum Ben Sarek). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: July-Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Early frost resistant blossom. Compact bush, heavy crops of large good flavoured berries. Mildew resistant. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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BLACKCURRANT, BEN TIRRAN (Ribes nigrum Ben Tirran). Season of Use: Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

New recommended variety. Mildew resistant. Very late flowering. Heavy crops of large, tasty berries. Late season. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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BLACKCURRANT, WELLINGTON XXX (Ribes nigrum Wellington XXX). Season of Use: July-Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Fine, juicy sweet flavoured medium to large berries. Vigorous spreading habit, heavy cropper, excellent for freezing. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

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RED CURRANT, RED LAKE (Ribes rubrum Red Lake). Award of Garden MeritSeason of Use: Late July Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Large bright good flavoured firm berries borne in large easily picked strigs. Moderately vigorous growth. Excellent for jelly. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 6ft (1.8m) apart.

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RED CURRANT, REDSTART (Ribes rubrum Redstart). Season of Use: Aug Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

New highly recommended late variety. Bright fruit of acid flavour borne on long strigs. Consistently high yields. Self-fertile. Fruits end June to mid August. 2 year bushes. Plant 6ft (1.8m) apart.

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WHITE CURRANT, WHITE VERSAILLES (Ribes rubrum Versailles Blanche). Season of Use: Late June - early July Culinary (Suitable for Cooking)Go to Top of Page

Very long bunches of large juicy sweet berries. Heavy cropper. Excellent for summer puddings, sauces and serving fresh. Self-fertile. 2 year bushes. Plant 5ft (1.5m) apart, 6ft (1.8m) between rows.

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 Br£3.99



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