'Invicta' Gooseberry Bush
A bumper-cropping variety
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Invicta' Gooseberry Bush
- A superb disease-resistant heavy cropper of delicious sweet fruits
- Produces almost double the fruit of other varieties
- Produces large smooth-skinned, pale green berries with an extremely sweet flavour
- Amazing for cooking as it stays fresh but can also be eaten freshly picked
- Freezes well, maintaining shape and flavour
- Resistant to mildew and leaf spot
What to expect
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Tasting notes
Time to first crop
Hardiness
Self fertile
Uses
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Invicta' 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 'Invicta' Gooseberry Bush typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.2 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Invicta' 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 'Invicta' 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 'Invicta' 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 'Invicta' Gooseberry Bush should be pruned in winter to keep an open centre, making harvesting easier and reducing disease.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Invicta' gooseberry is exceptionally hardy (RHS H6), easily surviving temperatures down to -20°C. It is a highly resilient, vigorous variety that thrives in all UK locations, including exposed northern gardens.
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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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