Ribes nigrum 'Black´n´Red Premiere'
- Shrub
- 120-150 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Decorative fruits
A prolific novelty with green leaves that then turn an intense dark red. It produces graceful flower clusters in spring. It produces early-ripening berries with a particularly sweet, aromatic flavor and a deep red to black color. It attracts pollinating insects and is suitable for ornamental gardens, vegetable gardens, and large pots. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun to light shade.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 120 - 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | White |
| Leaf colour | Green, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ribes nigrum 'Black´n´Red Premiere' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ribes |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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