{"product_id":"consort-black-currant-live-rooted-starter-plant-ribes-nigrum-zones-4-8","title":"Consort Black Currant Live Rooted Starter Plant – Ribes nigrum – Zones 4–8","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eConsort Black Currant is a compact, upright fruiting shrub grown for its clusters of dark black currants. The cultivar is commonly identified as \u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Consort’ and is valued as an edible garden plant. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 live rooted starter plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied listing states that Consort is suited to \u003cstrong\u003eZones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, although horticultural references commonly list the cultivar around Zones 3–7. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack currants and other \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eBULLET POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Consort’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible fruiting shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black currants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, temperate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeller-Provided Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible fruit garden, fruiting hedge, patio or garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧾 \u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 live rooted Consort Black Currant starter plant, \u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Consort’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consort Black Currant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Consort’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible fruiting shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral pH; well-drained soil preferred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 (seller provided)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted starter plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, Temperate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer, Fall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible, fruiting shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❓ \u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What USDA zones are suitable for Consort Black Currant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seller lists \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other horticultural references list the cultivar around Zones 3–7, so local climate should be considered. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How much sunlight does Consort Black Currant need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied listing specifies \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also tolerate some shade according to horticultural references. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How much water does Consort Black Currant need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listing specifies \u003cstrong\u003emedium watering\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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