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Looking for the best selection of blackcurrant plants for sale NZ-wide? Whether you’re a home gardener, an orchardist, or simply passionate about growing healthy, delicious fruit, blackcurrant bushes make a rewarding addition to any New Zealand garden. Renowned for their sweet-tart berries loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, blackcurrants thrive in our cool-temperate climate and produce abundant crops each year. Discover how easy it is to grow your own blackcurrant plants and enjoy fresh fruit from your backyard, while choosing top-performing varieties that suit Kiwi conditions perfectly.

Ribes 'Ben Mapua' shrub with dark black berries amidst lush, green foliage.

Ribes 'Ben Mapua'

Ribes 'Ben Mapua' is a productive blackcurrant variety developed in New Zealand and valued for its heavy crops of large flavour rich berries. This reliable fruiting shrub performs exceptionally well in New Zealand conditions and is widely grown for both home gardens and commercial use.

From $30.29

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Berryfruit
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which are thick, glossy, and near black in colour. The foliage can reach 60 cm tall and the 40 cm wide but is often much less than this when grown as a potted plant.

From $41.33

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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Waterproof Paper Plant Tags

Waterproof Paper Plant Tags provide a practical way to label plants, trays, pots, and nursery stock while resisting moisture during everyday growing...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

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Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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Gladiolus Snowy Frizzle (Gladiolus Plants)

Gladiolus Snowy Frizzle is a stunning variety of Gladioli that features cream-white flowers. The showy blooms are borne on sturdy stems from late...

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Actaea simplex (Snakeroot Plant)

Actaea simplex, commonly known as Bugbane, is an elegant woodland perennial admired for its attractive divided foliage and tall, fragrant flower...

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Coleus plant

Coleus plants have vibrant foliage and are prized for their bold colours and striking leaf patterns that instantly lift garden beds and containers...

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Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant)

Aphelandra squarrosa, commonly known as the Zebra plant, is an elegant and popular indoor plant. It features fleshly leaves are variegated white and...

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Iberis sempervirens (Candy Tuft Plants)

Iberis sempervirens, commonly known as Evergreen Candytuft or the Candy Tuft plant, is an evergreen shrub with spectacular flowering. Fragrant, white...

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Nerium Provence (Oleander Plants)

Nerium Provence is a shrub grown for both its flowers and foliage. This vigorous plant grows densely with branches holding long, dark green leaves...

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Indoor Plant Growing Media

The Plant Company growing media for Indoor Plants is as used by the best commercial nurseries. This blend has been developed over many years to...

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Why Choose Blackcurrant Plants?

Blackcurrant plants are one of the simplest berryfruits to grow in New Zealand. They tolerate a range of soil types, are relatively pest-resistant, and are self-fertile, so you only need one bush to enjoy a good harvest. Blackcurrants are ideal for home gardens and produce clusters of intensely flavoured berries perfect for jams, juices, baking, or simply snacking straight from the bush. Their vigorous, deciduous growth brings seasonal structure and interest to the fruit garden.

Best Blackcurrant Variety for NZ Gardens

For gardeners seeking dependable blackcurrant plants for sale NZ-wide, Ribes 'Ben Mapua' stands out as a top choice. This popular variety is specially bred for New Zealand conditions, delivering heavy crops of large, glossy fruit in mid-summer. Ribes 'Ben Mapua' is prized for its robustness, flavourful berries, and reliable performance in both commercial and backyard settings.

Planting and Caring for Blackcurrant Bushes

To get the best from your blackcurrant plants, choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure before planting, and allow space between bushes for airflow and easy harvesting. Blackcurrants benefit from regular mulching and a yearly winter prune to encourage new fruiting wood. Once established, these hardy shrubs will reward you with years of delicious crops and minimal fuss.

Create a Berry and Perennial Oasis

Blackcurrant bushes combine beautifully with other ornamental plants and berries. Border your berry patch with colourful blooms like Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant) or the compact Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant) to add vibrant contrast and attract pollinators. For indoor garden inspiration, try the lush Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) or the classic Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) for easy-care greenery inside.

Buy Blackcurrant Plants for Sale NZ-Wide

Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own antioxidant-rich fruit by choosing top-quality blackcurrant plants for sale NZ home gardeners trust. Whether you’re starting a new berry patch or adding to an established fruit garden, our premium selection ensures healthy, vigorous bushes for years of delicious yields. Order now and discover how easy it is to enjoy fresh blackcurrants at home.

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