Consort Black Currant Live Rooted Starter Plant – Ribes nigrum – Zones 4–8

Consort Black Currant is a compact, upright fruiting shrub grown for its clusters of dark black currants. The cultivar is commonly identified as Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’ and is valued as an edible garden plant.

This listing includes 1 live rooted starter plant. The seller describes it as a medium-growing plant suitable for outdoor gardens and fruit plantings. The plant can produce black fruit suitable for fresh eating and traditional culinary uses such as preserves, jams, jellies, syrups, juice, and wine.

The supplied listing states that Consort is suited to Zones 4–8, although horticultural references commonly list the cultivar around Zones 3–7. For accuracy, the seller-provided range of Zones 4–8 is retained here. The plant prefers full sun, medium watering, neutral soil, and cold to temperate climates.

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.

Regulatory Note:
Black currants and other Ribes plants remain subject to certain state-level restrictions in parts of the United States because of their relationship to white pine blister rust. The Consort cultivar is recognized for resistance to this disease, but state and local rules can still apply. Verify destination-state requirements before shipping.

Customer Notice:

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.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• 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 required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant
• Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’
• Plant Type: Edible fruiting shrub
• Plant Form: Rooted starter plant
• Fruit: Black currants
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright shrub
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Water: Medium
• Soil pH: Neutral
• Climate: Cold, temperate
• Seller-Provided Zones: USDA Zones 4–8
• Outdoor Plant: Yes
• Use: Edible fruit garden, fruiting hedge, patio or garden planting
• Quantity: 1 plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant, Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Consort Black Currant
Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’
Plant Type: Edible fruiting shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Black fruit
Foliage Color: Green
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Neutral pH; well-drained soil preferred
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 4–8 (seller provided)
Plant Form: Rooted starter plant
Growth Habit: Compact, upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Climate: Cold, Temperate
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Quantity: 1
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
Features: Edible, fruiting shrub

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Consort Black Currant?
The seller lists USDA Zones 4–8. Other horticultural references list the cultivar around Zones 3–7, so local climate should be considered.

2. How much sunlight does Consort Black Currant need?
The supplied listing specifies full sun. It can also tolerate some shade according to horticultural references.

3. How much water does Consort Black Currant need?
The listing specifies medium watering. Well-drained soil with consistent moisture is generally appropriate.

4. What is the growth habit of Consort Black Currant?
It is a compact, upright fruiting shrub that can form a dense hedge-like shape.

5. Can Consort Black Currant be grown in a container?
The supplied listing identifies the patio as a suitable room/use location, but does not specifically confirm long-term container suitability. It is primarily sold as an outdoor fruiting shrub.