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Laxton's Giant Black Currant

Laxton's Giant Black Currant

Regular price $15.00 CAD
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Laxton's Giant is an old black currant cultivar introduced in England in 1946. Its very large juicy berries are often grown for exhibition because of their size.

The thin skinned berries grow in long clusters that are easy to harvest. Their mild sweet flavour suits fresh eating, juice, and baking.

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Growing details

Hardiness
Zone 3
Mature size
3 to 5 ft tall
Fruit
Very large, juicy berries with thin skinsOften grown for exhibition because of their size
Flavour
Mild and sweetFor fresh eating, juice and baking
Picking
Long clusters that are easy to harvest
Site and soil
Full sun or part shade in moist soil that drains wellMore sun means more fruit
More about this plant

An old English currant

Laxton's Giant was introduced in England in 1946.

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Read its history on Pomologica

Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Cold hardiness · Zone 3
Canadian climate map with provinces outlined; highlighted minimum zone: 3

Zone 3 and warmer

The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.

About these maps

Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.

Open Government Licence – Canada