Gooseberry 'Red'

Name: Gooseberry 'Red'
Brand: Acqua Garden
Price: 14.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Gooseberry 'Red' is a high-yielding, mid-season fruiting variety known for its large, sweet red berries. Easy to grow and maintain, it is perfect for home gardens, offering delicious fruit for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Explore more of our Gooseberry Plants for a delightful garden addition.

Details

Gooseberry 'Red' produces a heavy crop of large, sweet red berries from mid-
summer. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, borders,
and containers.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet red berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

What's Included

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
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Moderate
Hardiness	Fully hardy
Growth Rate	Average
Spacing	1.5m
Height and Spread	1.2m x 1.2m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Gooseberry 'Red'”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Gooseberry 'Red' is perfect for adding a productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in
sunny locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet red berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

Gooseberry 'Red' is perfect for adding a productive fruiting plant to your garden, thriving in
sunny locations and producing large, sweet berries from mid-summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers
Produces large, sweet red berries
Highly resistant to common diseases such as mildew and leaf spot

Choose a sunny area for Gooseberry 'Red', 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, so choose a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
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 area for Gooseberry 'Red', 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, so choose a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
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 'Red' plants grow quickly and produce a lot of fruit. With good care and a little attention, you’ll soon be enjoying a bountiful harvest of sweet, tangy gooseberries!

Water regularly, especially in dry weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Feed with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks to encourage growth and fruiting
Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Prune annually in late winter to remove dead or weak branches and encourage new growth

Gooseberry 'Red' plants grow quickly and produce a lot of fruit. With good care and a little attention, you’ll soon be enjoying a bountiful harvest of sweet, tangy gooseberries!

Water regularly, especially in dry weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Feed with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks to encourage growth and fruiting
Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Prune annually in late winter to remove dead or weak branches and encourage new growth

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Gooseberry 'Red'?

Water Gooseberry 'Red' 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 'Red'?

Prune Gooseberry 'Red' 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 'Red'?

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.