Type
black currant, rust-resistant
Currant variety
Consort Currant
An older black currant developed for resistance to white pine blister rust. Its fruit is strongly flavored and best suited to culinary uses.
Season
mid-summer
Best for
preserves, cold climates
About Consort
Consort is a black currant selected for resistance to white pine blister rust, making it suitable where susceptible black currants are restricted. It bears aromatic black fruit with the characteristic intense, tart black-currant flavor.
Growing Consort Currant
Grow Consort in Zones 3 to 7 in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, but planting another compatible black currant may improve yields; renew older canes annually and pick once fruit is uniformly black.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all currant, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.