'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush
Excellent disease resistance
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush
- Specifically bred for excellent disease resistance properties
- Reliably produces a bumper crop of larger than average sized fruits
- Produces large, green coloured berries bursting with a sweet, aromatic flavour
- Perfect for making tarts, pies, crumble and jam
- Also delicious eaten straight from the bush
- A compact gooseberry plant, ideal for smaller gardens
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Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry is well-suited for container growing; use a pot of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter with a soil-based compost.
How big does it get?
The 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.2 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush grows well in full sun to partial shade, and appreciates some shade during the hottest part of the day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil, and benefits from being planted 5 cm deeper than it was in its pot.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Hinnonmaki Green' Gooseberry Bush should be pruned in winter to keep an open centre, making harvesting easier and reducing disease.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Hinnonmaki Green' gooseberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), tolerating temperatures as low as -20°C. It is a tough, reliable variety that will thrive across all parts of the UK without needing winter protection.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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