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Discover the Gooseberry Trio: Three Unique Fruit Bushes

The Gooseberry Fruit Collection features three carefully selected varieties: 'Xenia', 'Hinnonmaki Yellow', and 'Invicta'. Each bush brings its own unique flavour and colour to your garden, offering a continuous harvest of fresh, juicy berries from early to late summer. These Ribes uva-crispa cultivars are prized for their reliability, vigour, and productivity—making them a staple for UK gardens.

Why Grow Gooseberries?

• Diverse Flavours: Enjoy sweet red berries from 'Xenia', tangy yellow fruits from 'Hinnonmaki Yellow', and classic green gooseberries from 'Invicta'.
• High Yields: Each bush is bred for prolific cropping, providing bowls of berries for eating fresh or using in crumbles and preserves.
• Decorative & Functional: Attractive foliage adds structure to borders while producing nutritious fruit packed with vitamin C.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting Time: Best planted between autumn and early spring when dormant. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; ideal for open beds, allotments, or large containers.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist but well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
• Watering: Water regularly in dry spells, especially during fruit set.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain an open shape and encourage new fruiting wood. Remove dead or crossing branches.
• Feeding: Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure; apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: These varieties are selected for good resistance to common gooseberry diseases such as mildew.

Cultivar Information

• 'Xenia': Red-skinned, sweet berries—great for eating fresh.
• 'Hinnonmaki Yellow': Golden-yellow fruits with a tangy flavour; renowned for its hardiness.
• 'Invicta': Classic green gooseberries with high yields; excellent disease resistance.

Garden Design & Companion Planting Tips

• Add structure by planting alongside currants or underplanted with herbs like chives or mint, which help deter pests.
• Create productive hedges or use as specimen bushes in kitchen gardens and allotments.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant gooseberries?
  The ideal time is autumn to early spring while plants are dormant, but container-grown bushes can be planted any time of year if watered well.
• How fast do these bushes grow?
  You can expect moderate growth; bushes typically reach mature size (about 1–1.5m) in 2–4 years with proper care.
• What type of soil do gooseberries prefer?
  Bushes thrive in moist, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH—avoid waterlogged spots for best results.