Gooseberry

‘Hinnonmaki Green’

Gooseberry
Latin name
Ribes uva-crispa
Type
Hardy deciduous shrub
Final height
1.2m
Final width
1.2m
Situation
Full sun or partial shade
Flowering months
March - April (fruit in late summer)
Can it be multiplied
By hardwood cuttings (autumn)
Edible
Yes (berries)
Toxic
None reported
Bee friendly
Yes
Plant care tip
Fertilise throughout spring and early summer. Cut back very old stems after 2 years.