The Sweetest Blackcurrant

A compact treat with big flavour!

Ribes nigrum 'Little Black Sugar'® is a charming, compact variety of blackcurrant that packs a sweet punch. Bred for both flavour and form, this bush produces an abundance of glossy black berries with a high sugar content—perfect for snacking, baking, or turning into jams and jellies.

Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or urban growing, its neat, upright habit makes it easy to manage and harvest. The plant also boasts good disease resistance and reliable yields, even in cooler climates.

Key Features:

? Exceptionally sweet blackcurrants – great for fresh eating

? Compact and upright – perfect for patios or small gardens

?️ Good disease resistance

❄️ Hardy and reliable cropper

? Attracts pollinators in spring with soft greenish flowers

Growing Information:

Height & Spread: Up to 1m (3ft)

Position: Full sun or light shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Harvesting Time: Mid to late summer

Pruning: Prune in winter to encourage new productive growth

Whether you're growing fruit for flavour or just want a low-maintenance, rewarding shrub, Little Black Sugar® is a sweet addition to any edible garden.