Ribes Black Magnus

Ribes Black Magnus Details

Ribes Black Magnus is a variety of the commonly known, Black Currant, and is grown for its flavoursome berries. Small, white flowers in spring give rise to clusters of small, glossy, black, berries in summer. These are borne along the upright stems amidst the dark green foliage. The foliage eventually turns yellow before falling in winter. It typically grows to 1.8 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. The older stems should be removed each winter so it does not become too woody and this will assist with achieving better yields. Best results with this plant are achieved when grown on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It is frost hardy and will tolerate short periods of dry. Ribes Black Magnus is commonly grown for fruit production, added to a mixed planting, included in cottage gardens, or grown as an informal hedge.