Botanical profile

Ribes uva-crispa 'Welcome'

Latin name
Ribes uva-crispa 'Welcome'
Common name
Gooseberry 'Welcome'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

The Ribes uva-crispa ‘Welcome’ is a vigorous gooseberry recognized for its hardiness and productivity in Nordic climates. This dense, bushy fruit shrub develops thorny branches bearing an abundance of pale green fruits that become slightly translucent when ripe. Medium to large in size, these berries are firm, juicy, and pleasantly tart, ideal for homemade pies, jams, and jellies. Its discreet spring blossoms attract pollinators, promoting a generous summer harvest. Its bright green foliage adds interesting texture to the vegetable garden or fruit hedge. The Ribes uva-crispa ‘Welcome’ adapts well to rich, well-drained soils, offering reliable and sustainable cultivation in productive gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, fresh, well-drained soil
Fertilization
Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Green
Fruiting
Pale green fruits, medium to large, firm, juicy and tart
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
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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