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Blackcurrant Ben Connan
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan'
Price comparison:
£7.99 – £21.99
From 5 UK retailers
Reaching about 2.5m, Blackcurrant Ben Connan is a pollinator-friendly fruit tree flowering from April and May. Hardy in most of the UK. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 2.5m tall × 2.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 apr,may
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-friendly, fruit for birds
Compare Prices
Prices from 5 retailers across 2 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 28 Sept 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Otter Farm | £12.50Checked 23 Oct | 3L | View at Otter FarmOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £21.99Checked 24 Oct | 3L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 3L
| Ashridge Trees From £7.95 depending on order size | £7.99Check availability at retailerChecked 28 Sept | bare root | View at Ashridge TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £9.99Check availability at retailerChecked 24 Oct | bare root | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Mr Fothergill's Does not deliver seeds or plants to Northern Ireland. | £14.95Checked 27 Oct | bare root | View at Mr Fothergill'sOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ashridge Trees
From £7.95 depending on order size
Size: bare root
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: bare root
Mr Fothergill's
Does not deliver seeds or plants to Northern Ireland.
Size: bare root
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£11.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 28 Sept 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching about 2.5m, Blackcurrant Ben Connan is a pollinator-friendly fruit tree flowering from April and May. Hardy in most of the UK. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
apr,may
Mature Height
2.5m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blackcurrant Ben Connan cost in the UK?
Blackcurrant Ben Connan prices in the UK range from £7.99 to £21.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £7.99 for a bare root at Ashridge Trees. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Blackcurrant Ben Connan online in the UK?
You can buy Blackcurrant Ben Connan from 5 UK nurseries including Ashridge Trees, Thompson & Morgan, Otter Farm. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Blackcurrant Ben Connan?
The scientific name for Blackcurrant Ben Connan is Ribes nigrum 'Ben Connan'.
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