Currants

Currants grow in various soil types but prefer heavier soils, rich in clay. Thick organic mulch is beneficial and helps keep the soil cool.  When planting, space plants 3.5 ft. apart for a hedge or about 6.5 ft. for an individual plant. Plant and mulch well to suppress weeds and keep the roots cool.

Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Currants are medium-sized shrubs grown for its tart black berries that arrive in summer which are ideal for jams and jellies. Ben Nevis Currant shrubs have green foliage throughout the season. Self-pollinating.
Fruit Size: 0.4 in.
Days to Maturity: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Zone: 2

Red

Red Currants area a smallish bush which can be easily used in a small garden as a hedging border or as a stand alone plant. Rich in vitamin C. Harvest the entire cluster of berries and freeze whole or eat fresh, make into jam, sauces or jelly.
Fruit Size: 0.4 in.
Days to Maturity: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Zone: 2