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CURRANT AFFAIRS

Blackcurrant label

Common name: Blackcurrant

Botanical name: Ribes nigrum

Family: Grossulariaceae

Aspect & soil: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil

Best climate: Cold

Habit: Deciduous shrub

Propagation: Hardwood cuttings, potted plants

Difficulty: Easy

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