Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan' is a hardy shrub that has earned the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its performance. This small bush variety is celebrated for its heavy cropping, presenting large, glossy black fruits bursting with a superb rich flavour. 'Ben Connan' stands out as an early cropper, delighting your taste buds from the beginning of July and continuing to produce fruit over an extended period. From the second season onward, each resilient plant yields over 3.5kg of delectable fruit, ensuring a bountiful harvest for up to 10 years. With outstanding mildew resistance and commendable frost tolerance, this variety is the epitome of reliability and productivity. Standing at a height and spread of 120cm, 'Ben Connan' is an ideal addition to kitchen gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes, thriving in full sun. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 4-8 months for premium bareroot plants. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months. Supplied as established, healthy 1-year old bareroot pre-pruned plants which will quickly establish once planted.