{"product_id":"consort-black-currant-plant-ribes-nigrum-live-rooted-starter-edible-fruit-shrub-cold-hardy-berry-plant-zones-4-8","title":"Consort Black Currant Plant – Ribes nigrum Live Rooted Starter | Cold Hardy Edible Berry Shrub Zones 4-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious nutrient-rich berries at home with this live Consort Black Currant rooted starter plant, shipped carefully packaged and ready to plant. This hardy edible shrub produces clusters of flavorful black currants rich in vitamin C, perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, syrups, juice, wine, and desserts. Consort is a compact and productive variety valued for its cold hardiness, shade tolerance, and reliable self-pollinating fruit production. The upright shrub makes an attractive edible hedge while providing years of harvests for home gardeners. This easy-to-grow fruiting shrub is ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and berry gardens. You will receive one healthy rooted starter plant similar in size and condition to the ones shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Consort Black Currant rooted starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted edible shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Self-pollinating berry variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Cold hardy fruit plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Consort Black Currant\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Ribes nigrum ‘Consort’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Rooted starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: June to July\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Self-pollinating\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny to partially shaded location and water regularly during establishment. Prune older stems annually to encourage vigorous new growth and improved berry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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 \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"PlantsruleShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776657215687,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_47_943371e1-98b9-423f-8080-65ea30219445.jpg?v=1783958899","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/consort-black-currant-plant-ribes-nigrum-live-rooted-starter-edible-fruit-shrub-cold-hardy-berry-plant-zones-4-8","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}