{"id":6886779846790,"title":"Consort Black Currant","handle":"consort-black-currant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Consort Currant Shrub (\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum ‘Consort’\u003c\/em\u003e) A medium-sized upright multi-stemmed shrub. Shrub is quite stiff and upright, becoming looser with age; best for a reserved spot in the orchard or fruit garden, can be susceptible to mildew so allow for good air movement. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn’t necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsort Black is an old variety with resistance to White Pine Blister Rust. Shrub bears fragrant flowers in spring and brilliant orange red foliage in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: The Consort Black Currant is a beautiful shrub that requires little care and yet provides a bountiful harvest. I\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edeal for juicing, wine, jams, jellies and fruit liqueurs. Fruit is high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlant in full sun for maximum fruit production, (tolerates some shade) in well drained loamy soils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSoil pH: 6.2 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChill Hours: 600-800\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelf-pollinating\/Cold Hardy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRipens: June-July\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight: 3-4'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWidth: 3-4'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpacing: 5-7'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZones: 3-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat you are purchasing is 1 Black Consort Currant Shrub, at a size of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e +\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2023-07-20T11:43:21-05:00","created_at":"2023-07-20T11:04:58-05:00","vendor":"Green Thumbs Garden","type":"Bushes \u0026 Shrubs","tags":["berry plants","berry shrub store","black currant bush","black currant zone 3","clove currant","cold hardy berry bush","consort black currant","consort currant","consort currant for sale","currant for jam","currant for jelly","discount berry plants","discount hedges","disease resistant currant","edible","edible berries","edible fruits","edible garden","Edible Hedge","edible hedge plant","edible landscape","Edibles","Fast Shipping","Flat Rate Shipping","fruiting shrub","gooseberry relative","high yield currant","Low Shipping","medicinal","native berry bush","ribes nigrum","Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’","rust resistant currant","self fertile currant","wildlife friendly shrub"],"price":4299,"price_min":4299,"price_max":4299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40201080045702,"title":"1-2'","option1":"1-2'","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GCRNTCNS1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Consort Black Currant - 1-2'","public_title":"1-2'","options":["1-2'"],"price":4299,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"GTCRNTCST1","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT1.jpg?v=1689870980","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT2.jpg?v=1689871014","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT3.jpg?v=1689871107","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT4.jpg?v=1689871140","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT5.jpg?v=1689871163"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT1.jpg?v=1689870980","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Consort Black Currant - Bushes \u0026 Shrubs - Buy Online at Green Thumbs Garden","id":24524574392454,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3008,"width":3008,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT1.jpg?v=1689870980"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3008,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT1.jpg?v=1689870980","width":3008},{"alt":"Consort Black Currant - Bushes \u0026 Shrubs - Buy Online at Green Thumbs Garden","id":24524577636486,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"width":4000,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT2.jpg?v=1689871014"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT2.jpg?v=1689871014","width":4000},{"alt":"Consort Black Currant - Bushes \u0026 Shrubs - Buy Online at Green Thumbs Garden","id":24524587303046,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3442,"width":3442,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT3.jpg?v=1689871107"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3442,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT3.jpg?v=1689871107","width":3442},{"alt":"Consort Black Currant - Bushes \u0026 Shrubs - Buy Online at Green Thumbs Garden","id":24524590776454,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"width":4000,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT4.jpg?v=1689871140"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT4.jpg?v=1689871140","width":4000},{"alt":"Consort Black Currant - Bushes \u0026 Shrubs - Buy Online at Green Thumbs Garden","id":24524593528966,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3072,"width":3072,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT5.jpg?v=1689871163"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3072,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CURRANTCNSRT5.jpg?v=1689871163","width":3072}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Consort Currant Shrub (\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum ‘Consort’\u003c\/em\u003e) A medium-sized upright multi-stemmed shrub. Shrub is quite stiff and upright, becoming looser with age; best for a reserved spot in the orchard or fruit garden, can be susceptible to mildew so allow for good air movement. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn’t necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsort Black is an old variety with resistance to White Pine Blister Rust. Shrub bears fragrant flowers in spring and brilliant orange red foliage in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: The Consort Black Currant is a beautiful shrub that requires little care and yet provides a bountiful harvest. I\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edeal for juicing, wine, jams, jellies and fruit liqueurs. Fruit is high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlant in full sun for maximum fruit production, (tolerates some shade) in well drained loamy soils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSoil pH: 6.2 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChill Hours: 600-800\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelf-pollinating\/Cold Hardy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRipens: June-July\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight: 3-4'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWidth: 3-4'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpacing: 5-7'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZones: 3-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat you are purchasing is 1 Black Consort Currant Shrub, at a size of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e +\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}