{"product_id":"consort-black-currant-starter-plant-edible-shrub-rooted-cold-hardy-self-pollinating-ribes-nigrum-zones-4-8","title":"Consort Black Currant Starter Plant - Edible, Cold-Hardy Shrub for Zones 4-8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConsort Black Currant Starter Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Consort Black Currant is a rooted starter plant known for its rich, flavorful black berries. This edible shrub is self-pollinating and cold-hardy, making it suitable for USDA zones 4 through 8. It grows into a compact, upright bush reaching 4 to 6 feet tall, ideal for home gardens. The medium-sized fruit appears in clusters and ripens in early summer, providing versatile uses such as fresh eating, cooking, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces medium-sized black berries in clusters, ripe in June or July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-pollinating, simplifying cultivation without the need for additional plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy and suitable for a wide range of climates within zones 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown without pesticides, ensuring a natural and healthy plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit, reaching 4-6 feet in height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit is versatile for jams, jellies, juices, and fresh consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Consort Black Currant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, loamy soil. Moderate watering is recommended to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. This plant is shipped carefully as a rooted starter to ensure healthy establishment in your garden.\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":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46925688930503,"sku":"sku-50338881241376","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_71031e3f-c2f9-4838-a633-9cfb6ba4fb95.webp?v=1785467113","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/consort-black-currant-starter-plant-edible-shrub-rooted-cold-hardy-self-pollinating-ribes-nigrum-zones-4-8","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}