Our carefully curated selection of gooseberries features a delightful array of flavorsome fruits, each boasting smooth skins that make them perfect for both fresh consumption and culinary creations. This diverse assortment showcases a spectrum of colors and tastes, making it an exciting choice for gardeners who enjoy a bit of variety. These hardy bushes are not only productive but also well-suited for UK gardens and allotments, providing a bounty of sweet to tangy fruits ideal for eating straight from the bush, cooking, or preserving into jams and jellies.
The collection includes a range of reliable gooseberry cultivars, specifically chosen for their exceptional garden performance and high-quality fruit. These deciduous shrubs are characterized by their thorny stems and lobed green leaves, creating an attractive addition to any garden. Depending on the variety, the fruits can range in color from vibrant greens and yellows to deep reds and purples. Typically, the berries are round to oval in shape, featuring translucent skin that may sometimes display charming stripes. The flavor profile varies significantly, offering sharp and tangy notes perfect for cooking, alongside sweet and juicy options that are delightful for fresh snacking.
Gooseberries bloom in the spring and are self-fertile, relying on insect pollination to produce their fruit. They thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and prefer full sun or partial shade, making them versatile for various garden settings. Whether trained as bushes, cordons, or fans, they also adapt well to larger containers. To ensure optimal growth and fruit production, annual pruning is recommended to maintain their shape and improve airflow. Depending on the cultivar and growing conditions, these resilient plants typically yield fruit from early to mid-summer, showcasing their hardiness throughout the UK, even in colder winters.
To provide you with such a great price, we are unable to accept orders for specific varieties. However, rest assured that whatever we send your way, you will be pleased with your plants. Height: 120 cm (47 in) Spread: 120 cm (47 in)
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Growing Information
Plant gooseberry bushes in an open sunny position on any well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate a generous amount of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Remove any shoots or dormant buds from the base of the plant as these will produce unwanted suckers later on. Goosberries should be planted at a distance of 1.5m (5') apart at their original depth which is indicated by a mark left on the stem by the nursery soil.
