Gooseberry 'Invicta'

Gooseberry 'Invicta'Our Ribes uva crispa Invicta is a fast growing variety of deciduous fruit plant. Its dark green foliage grows on thorny stems, alongside elegant green and pink flowers that bloom in Spring. The plant grows tasty fruit in Summer, producing large, yellow green Gooseberries that can be included in a variety of meals, as well as eaten individually as part of your diet. They will grow to an ultimate height and spread of 1m. In terms of plant care, it

fiery orange

vigorous grower with a penchant for climbing

It can adapt to any soil that is moist

The striking red flowers are ideal for use in bouquets

Pruning its stems will cause it to leak a milky sap that is toxic

The flowers are white to off-white

but it appears more glorious if you let it thrive into its natural arching shape

moderately frost-tolerant with some protection needed in colder climates

lavender-blue buds at the ends of the panicles throughout the plant

Until the plant is established in the garden

ensuring the soil never dries out

this plant won't require a lot of water