European Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa var. sativum
Grossulariaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Ribes uva-crispa var. sativum is a shrub that produces fruit, thrives in full sun, and requires medium watering. It grows to a height of 1–1.5 meters and blooms in April and May with white and pink flowers. This plant prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soil and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. It is not fragrant, attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.
Light
Full shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
1–1.35 m
Spread
1–1.5 m
Zones
3–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Data source: Trefle.io

