Black Currant

Blackcurrants have long been used to make that famous cordial loved by children. The berries give the syrup its dark purple colour and, when mixed with plenty of sugar, has a very pleasant berry flavour. Extremely high in vitamin C. You can also use the fruit tomake blackcurrant jams and jellies. An open woody shrub with large leaves suitable for the back of the border, berries are produced along the stem in summer.