Botanical profile

Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Yellow'

Latin name
Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Yellow'
Common name
Gooseberry bush 'Hinnonmaki Yellow'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

The Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Jaune’ is a compact and very hardy gooseberry bush, known for the remarkable sweetness of its golden yellow fruits. This dense, bushy fruit shrub develops thorny branches bearing an abundance of translucent berries when ripe. Medium-sized, these fruits are firm, juicy and particularly sweet, with a slightly refreshing acidity, perfect for fresh consumption, desserts and delicate jams. Its discreet spring flowering attracts pollinators and ensures a generous summer harvest. Its bright green foliage adds texture and structure to the vegetable garden or fruit hedge. The Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Jaune’ combines excellent hardiness, reliable productivity and great taste quality in cold climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Translucent golden-yellow fruit, medium-sized, firm, juicy, and sweet with a slight tartness
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Gooseberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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