Ribes nigrum 'Titania' – Blackcurrant – high-yielding berry plant for garden & hedge – robust, winter-hardy variety with aromatic fruit (ripening July–August)

🍇 High-yielding variety: The blackcurrant 'Titania' (Ribes nigrum) impresses with abundant clusters full of juicy, glossy black berries – perfect for fresh eating, jam and juice.
🌿 Compact, vigorous growth: Densely bushy, strong shrub with heights of 100–150cm and widths up to 120cm – ideal for beds, hedges and edible gardens.
☀️ Location & Soil: Prefers semi-shaded locations with humus-rich, sandy soil that should be evenly moist but not waterlogged.
💧 Easy to care for & robust: Undemanding, winter-hardy variety that should be watered regularly – especially at high temperatures.
🥧 Harvest time July–August: Large, aromatic berries with a high vitamin C content , ideal for juices, jellies, cakes and desserts .

The blackcurrant 'Titania' (Ribes nigrum) is a vigorous, robust, and high-yielding variety , ideally suited for the home orchard. It grows into a strong, dense shrub , reaching a height of approximately 100 to 150 cm and a width of 80 to 120 cm .

From mid-July to August , the glossy black berries ripen, impressing with their intensely aromatic flavor and high vitamin C content . The fruits are excellent for making jams, juices, compotes, or for eating fresh .

'Titania' prefers partially shaded locations and humus-rich, sandy soils that are consistently moist but well-drained. Regular watering is necessary in hot weather, but waterlogging should be avoided. This variety is considered winter-hardy, easy to care for, and very resistant to common plant diseases.

– Botanical name: Ribes nigrum 'Titania'
– German name: Blackcurrant
– Fruit: black, aromatic, rich in vitamins
– Harvest time: Mid-July – August
– Height: approx. 100 – 150 cm
– Growth width: approx. 80 – 120 cm
– Location: partial shade
– Soil: humus-rich, sandy, fresh
– Water requirements: regular watering, no waterlogging
– Foliage: green, deciduous
– Hardy: yes
– Uses: Fresh eating, jam, jelly, juice, cakes, hedge plant

💡 Tip: For optimal fruit yields, annual pruning after harvesting is recommended. Mulching with compost or bark mulch keeps the soil moist and nutrient-rich.