Gooseberry 'Careless' - Ribes uva-crispa plant

Edible

Fruiting

Enjoy an abundant harvest of sweet, aromatic berries with our 'Careless' Gooseberry Plants. Perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners alike, these plants offer a delightful addition to any garden. Check out more options in our Gooseberry Plants collection.

High-yielding gooseberry variety
Sweet and aromatic berries
Easy to grow for beginners
Suitable for small spaces
Sustainable gardening option

Enhance your garden with these gooseberry plants and relish in home-grown, fresh berries for a delicious treat. Explore other selections in our Fruit Plants collection.

Harvest Time: 10-12 Weeks

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Great Flavour

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Type:

Bare Roots Pots

Size:

1 x Bare Root 2 x Bare Roots 1 x 2 Litre Pot 2 x 2 Litre Pot

Details

Gooseberry 'Careless' produces a heavy crop of large, yellow-green berries with a crisp flavour. It is a robust and hardy plant that thrives in a variety of soil types, making it perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet yellow-green berries
Hardy and resistant to common diseases

What's Included

Bare Roots: Bare root plants are easy to plant and will establish quickly. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting to ensure they are well-hydrated. Plant them in your garden or larger containers and water well.

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 2 Litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to Partial shade
Position	Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Spring
Moisture	Medium
Hardiness	Fully Hardy
Growth Rate	Average
Spacing	100cm
Height and Spread	150cm x 100cm
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Gooseberry 'Careless' - Ribes uva-crispa plant”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Gooseberry 'Careless' is perfect for adding a highly productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in sunny to partially shaded locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-July.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet yellow-green berries
Hardy and resistant to common diseases

Gooseberry 'Careless' is perfect for adding a highly productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in sunny to partially shaded locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-July.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet yellow-green berries
Hardy and resistant to common diseases

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Gooseberry 'Careless', whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Gooseberry plants need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and improve drainage
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Gooseberry 'Careless', whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Gooseberry plants need full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and improve drainage
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Gooseberry 'Careless' grows robustly and produces an abundance of large, sweet berries. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Prune the gooseberry bushes annually in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Fertilise in early spring with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth
Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Gooseberry 'Careless' grows robustly and produces an abundance of large, sweet berries. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Prune the gooseberry bushes annually in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Fertilise in early spring with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth
Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Gooseberry 'Careless'?

Water Gooseberry 'Careless' regularly, about once or twice a week. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Adjust watering frequency during hot, dry periods.

When should I prune Gooseberry 'Careless'?

Prune Gooseberry 'Careless' in late winter to early spring. Remove any dead or damaged canes and cut back lateral branches to encourage new growth and fruit production.

What type of fertiliser is best for Gooseberry 'Careless'?

Use a balanced fertiliser with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio of about 10-10-10. Apply in early spring before new growth starts and again in late spring or early summer.