Consort Black Currant Live Rooted Plant | Self-Pollinating Edible Berry Shrub | Cold Hardy Zones 4-8

Grow flavorful antioxidant-rich berries with this Consort Black Currant rooted starter plant, a cold-hardy edible shrub prized for its rich black fruit and compact manageable growth. Producing clusters of medium-sized berries high in vitamin C, Consort black currants are perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, syrups, juice, wine, baking, and preserves. This productive self-pollinating shrub thrives in cooler climates and tolerates partial shade, making it ideal for edible landscapes, hedges, backyard orchards, and homestead gardens. Naturally grown without pesticides, Consort currants establish quickly and provide dependable harvests year after year.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant
✔️ Healthy live edible berry shrub
✔️ Self-pollinating currant variety
✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping

Growing Information
Common Name: Consort Black Currant
Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Habit: Compact upright shrub
Fruit Color: Black
Fruit Flavor: Rich and tangy
Harvest Season: June through July
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Special Features: Shade tolerant, cold hardy, high vitamin C fruit
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes with regular pruning

Care Tip: Plant in fertile soil with consistent moisture and prune older stems yearly to improve airflow and encourage vigorous fruiting growth. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.