Ribes uva-crispa Hinnonmaki Red

Outstanding flavour on a vigorous cropping plant Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red' gooseberry has been specifically bred for exceptional hardiness, vigour and disease and mildew resistance - making for a reliable, satisfying crop year after year. Pretty white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Fruits are produced in early and mid-summer which ripen from July. The abundant, plump, pearlescent fruits are delicious in puddings and preserves as well as plucked straight from the bush! With a neat habit, Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red' is a self-fertile variety which is ideal for more compact spaces, growing to a mature height and spread of around 1.5m. Position in full sun or light shade, on neutral, free-draining, fertile soil. Gooseberries produce fruit on last year's growth, so expect a good harvest the second year after planting. Prune lightly in late winter, aiming for an open shape, and removing any unwanted suckers from the base. Mulch generously with well-rotted manure in the spring.