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80cm 'Captivator' Gooseberry Bush | 2L Pot

Captivator Gooseberry Bush branch, ripe red berries & green leaves, garden setting, blurred foliage & wooden fence.

Cluster of ripe red 'Captivator' Gooseberries with striped patterns hanging from a branch, surrounded by vibrant green leaves in a garden setting.

Branch with ripe red 'Captivator' gooseberries and green leaves in a garden setting, with blurred flowers and a wooden fence in the background.

80cm 'Captivator' Gooseberry Bush | 2L Pot

80cm 'Captivator' Gooseberry Bush | 2L Pot

Name: 80cm 'Captivator' Gooseberry Bush | 2L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178823762299_55626629546363
Price: 16.99 GBP
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Planting & Care

Offers plump, juicy red berries ideal for fresh eating, desserts, and wine-making.
The bush is nearly thornless, making harvesting easy and painless.
Provides year-round visual interest with white spring flowers and orange-red autumn foliage.
Fully cold hardy and resistant to diseases like mildew, perfect for UK gardens.
Can be grown in various forms, including as a bush, cordon, or fan-trained.
An RHS 'Plant for Pollinators', attracting beneficial wildlife like bees.

Species: Gooseberry
Features: Easy to grow, Perfect for pollinators, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fully hardy
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: July, August
Flower Colour: White
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: 2m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C)
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Tasting Notes: Slightly tart when raw, becoming sweeter when cooked
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, wine-making and desserts
Self Fertile: Yes

Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
Spacing: Plant 1.5-2m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well to establish, particularly during the first growing season. Afterwards, water only during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a nitrogen-rich fertiliser in spring.
Pruning: Prune twice yearly for best results.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but look out for mildew, leaf spot, aphids, and capsid bugs.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-80cm
Supplied As: Premium plant in a 3L pot
Eventual Height: 2-3.5m
Time to First Crop: 2-3 years

Highlights

Offers plump, juicy red berries ideal for fresh eating, desserts, and wine-making.
The bush is nearly thornless, making harvesting easy and painless.
Provides year-round visual interest with white spring flowers and orange-red autumn foliage.
Fully cold hardy and resistant to diseases like mildew, perfect for UK gardens.
Can be grown in various forms, including as a bush, cordon, or fan-trained.
An RHS 'Plant for Pollinators', attracting beneficial wildlife like bees.

Variety Specifications

Species: Gooseberry
Features: Easy to grow, Perfect for pollinators, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fully hardy
Flowering Time: April, May
Harvest Time: July, August
Flower Colour: White
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: 2m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C)
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Tasting Notes: Slightly tart when raw, becoming sweeter when cooked
Uses: Eating fresh, jams, wine-making and desserts
Self Fertile: Yes

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
Spacing: Plant 1.5-2m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well to establish, particularly during the first growing season. Afterwards, water only during hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a nitrogen-rich fertiliser in spring.
Pruning: Prune twice yearly for best results.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but look out for mildew, leaf spot, aphids, and capsid bugs.

Product Specifications