Ribes Gooseberry 'Captivator' (Red Thornless)

Name: Ribes Gooseberry 'Captivator' (Red Thornless)
SKU: 0014191
Price: 2.6 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Rubus uva-crispa 'Captivator'

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Ribes Gooseberry Captivator (Red Thornless), also known as Gooseberry bush or Rubus uva-crispa Captivator, will produce tasty fruits throughout summer (usually from July). However, this isn't all it has to offer! This plant will also create white flowers in the spring months, and its foliage will last for months on end. A thornless wonder for any allotment or kitchen garden display.

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- Mature Height 120cm
- Mature Spread 120cm
- Plant Spacing 150cm
- Annual Growth 120cm
- Planting Plant in hole large enough to firmly hold the roots.
- Soil Type Moist but well drained soil
- Pruning Prune any time between October and March
They are very robust plants that will require very little care/maintenance. You can prune back each winter to ensure that the shrubs do not become too overgrown and thus ensure easy picking for next year. They are also suitable for growing in potsusing a loam based John Innes Compost.Gooseberries can be planted in fertile, moisture retentive soil in a sunny, yet sheltered location. Prepare the soil in advance and put the roots of the shrub in holes large enough so that they are not too cramped. Ensure soil is filled in firmlyaround the roots, and water regularly until the shrub has become established.