Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 4-5′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 3-5′ tall, 3-5′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: Pinkish-red
Fall Color: Reddish-purple
Berry Size: 1″
Berry Flavor: Sweet-tart
Berry Color and Appearance Red, smooth
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 3-4
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to Europe
Nitrogen Fixing: No
American Gooseberry Mildew (Podosphaera mors-uvae): Moderately Resistant
Gooseberry Fruit Rot (Botrytis cinerea): Moderately Resistant
Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe spp.): Moderately Resistant
Leaf Spot (Drepanopeziza ribis): Moderately Resistant
Gooseberry Sawfly (Nematus ribesii): Moderately Resistant
Aphids (Aphidoidea): Moderately Resistant
Matthew O. (Verified Customer) –
Well packed and looking good!! So pleased that the proper attention was given to these plants prior to shipping.
Morris H. (Verified Customer) –
Item was packaged well. This bush already had new green leaves growing on it. Great product!
Cheryl A. (Verified Customer) –
Barbara B. (Verified Customer) –
Receive this and it’s growing great!!
Ryan G. (Verified Customer) –
Janice Wagner (Verified Customer) –
Nice, healthy looking plants. Good sized.
Annabelle (Verified Customer) –
Arrived in good condition.