Gooseberry 'Captivator'
Ribes uva crispa 'Captivator'
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Cold hardy, disease resistant and almost thornless, this popular self-fertile gooseberry produces large, sweet, tear-shaped purple fruit in summer. Capturing the best traits of both European and American gooseberries and released to growers in 1949, it is still the most popular variety available today.
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How to grow
Gooseberries love the cold and do best in areas with frost and long cold winters. Plant in a soil enriched with aged manure and compost and water regularly during the growing season. Prune in winter to around 3-4 shoots in the first year, and 6-8 shoots in subsequent years.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun/Part shade
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Deciduous
Height:
1.5m
Width:
1.5m
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