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Blackcurrant Andega
Ribes nigrum Andega
Description
Blackcurrant ‘Andega’ – Ribes nigrum ‘Andega’
Main interest
The Blackcurrant ‘Andega’ (Ribes nigrum ‘Andega’) is a modern French variety prized for its disease resistance, vigour, and high yields of large, aromatic berries.
Its glossy black fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, offering a bold, fruity flavour.
A mid-season variety, ‘Andega’ produces abundantly from July onwards, even under cool conditions.
Origin and botanical features
Bred in France, ‘Andega’ was developed to combine excellent taste with resistance to mildew and rust.
The bush grows to 1.2–1.5 m, with dense, upright branches and fragrant leaves.
It forms medium-length clusters of large, juicy black berries that pick easily and freeze well.
Flowering and fruiting
The shrub blooms in April, producing small greenish-pink flowers loved by pollinators.
The fruits ripen in July, with an intense aroma perfect for jams, syrups, desserts, or liqueurs.
‘Andega’ berries are also known for their nutritional richness and deep, concentrated flavour.
Position and care
Plant in sun or light shade, in a moist, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Water regularly during dry periods and mulch to keep roots cool.
Prune annually in winter to renew fruiting wood and ensure air circulation.
Garden and culinary use
Ideal for home gardens and small orchards, the Blackcurrant ‘Andega’ offers both beauty and productivity.
Its fruits lend themselves to jellies, juices, and liqueurs such as crème de cassis.
A must-have for lovers of authentic, richly flavoured soft fruits.
The Blackcurrant ‘Andega’ (Ribes nigrum) is a modern, resilient variety that combines flavour, health benefits and productivity.
Its glossy black berries, rich in vitamin C, are perfect for jams, juices and liqueurs.
Hardy and disease-resistant, it’s ideal for low-maintenance, natural gardening.
A superb addition to any fruit garden, offering both beauty and nourishment.
Features
- Common name : Blackcurrant Andega
- Family : Grossulariaceae
- Spread : 1 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : Clusters of large black berries with an intense and fruity flavor
- Harvest : July
- Use : shrubbery - free or fruit hedges
- Soil : neutral to acid
- Habit : bushy
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Expédition & livraison
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As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
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Our delivery methods
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