Trees and shrubs

Gooseberry bush 'Hinnonmaki Rouge'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Grossulariaceae

Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ is a compact and very hardy gooseberry bush, valued 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 tangy note, perfect for fresh consumption, jams, and desserts. 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. Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ combines excellent hardiness, reliable productivity, and high taste quality in cold climates.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Rouge'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDark red fruits, medium-sized, firm, juicy, and sweet with a slight tartness
Maximum height4 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-35°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies