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Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red
Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Yellow
Gooseberry InvictaProduct Description
This brilliant Gooseberry Collection produces soft an abundance of flavourful fruit from July that can then be used within many culinary dishes such as crumbles, pies and jams. Gooseberries have been a popular choice within British gardens since the 19th century due to their versatility where they can cope in colder climates and are easy to grow. Reaching a mature height of one metre, the fruit is surrounded by bushy foliage, preferring areas of direct sun and well-drained soil where they will thrive. This Rubus uva-crispa collection includes three of each variety: Gooseberry Invicta (an award winning, smooth skinned variety) and Hinnonmaki Red and Yellow (two traditional varieties which boast strong resistance to disease). Supplied as bare rooted plants they can easily be planted on arrival in rows at around 1.5m apart.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 100 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 150 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to firmly hold the roots |
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| Soil Type | Fertile, moisture retentive soil |
Growing at a glance…
They are very robust plants that will require very little care/maintenance. You can prune back each winter to ensure that the shrubs do not become too overgrown and thus ensure easy picking for next year. They are also suitable for growing in potsusing a loam based John Innes Compost.Gooseberries can be planted in fertile, moisture retentive soil in a sunny, yet sheltered location. Prepare the soil in advance and put the roots of the shrub in holes large enough so that they are not too cramped. Ensure soil is filled in firmlyaround the roots, and water regularly until the shrub has become established.