Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red'

‘Hinnonmaki Red’ Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Rouge’). The Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Rouge’ is a compact and very hardy gooseberry bush, appreciated for the exceptional flavor of its red fruits. This dense, bushy fruit shrub develops thorny branches bearing an abundance of dark red berries when ripe. Medium-sized, these fruits are firm, juicy, and intensely sweet with a pleasant tart touch, perfect for fresh consumption, jams, and desserts. Its discreet spring flowering attracts pollinators and ensures a generous summer harvest.

To plant ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ gooseberry, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: rich, well-drained. Keep the base accessible to renew aging branches and pick fruits without damaging the branches. Aerating the center of the bush helps limit persistent humidity. Monitor water needs more closely during fruit development. Water the root ball before planting it and check that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the soil moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 ft) to plan for this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 1.2 m (4 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted directly in the ground.