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Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red

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Code: 37628

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Variety: Ribes
Size: 3 Litre pot
Mature Height (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Height

You can expect the height to reach somewhere within this estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the height in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this height.

1.2m
Mature Spread (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Spread

You can expect the plant to spread somewhere within this range estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the spread in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this.

1.2m
Flower Colour (?):

What does this mean?

Flower Colour

Flowers come in a vast variety of colours from pure white to almost black. Colour can be affected by a number of factors including environment and diet. Use the photographs as a guide and expect variations.

Red
Flowering Time (?):

What does this mean?

Flowering Time

A plants development is synchronised with the changing seasons and flowering is one of several changes that occur at the appropriate time of year dependent on the specific plant. While our meteorological seasons are defined by specific dates; there can be two or the weeks difference in the start and end of the horticultural 'season' between the north and south of the UK.

Summer
Foliage (?):

What does this mean?

Evergreen

Plants that have leaves all year round are classified as evergreen. They can however lose leaves sporadically throughout the year.

Deciduous

Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn, look bare in winter and put out new leaves again in spring. Some plants such a Beech retain their dead leaves until the new spring growth.

Semi-evergreen

There are exceptions, some plant drop their leaves in cold winters but keep them if it is mild. These are classified as Semi-evergreen.

Deciduous
Fragrant (?):

What does this mean?
Fragrant
For plants that are fragrant the level of fragrance may vary, results may improve by planting in larger blocks. The fragrance may come from flowers or foliage.

No
Growth Rate (?):

What does this mean?

Growth rate of a plant will determine how fast the plant reaches it ultimate height and is affected by four main factors: temperature, nutrients, light, and water.

Average to fast
Hardiness (?):

What does this mean?

Fully Hardy

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (to -15)

Half Hardy

Hardy throughout most of the UK (to -10)

Frost Hardy

Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5)

Fully Hardy
Position (?):

What does this mean?

Full Sun

Six or more full hours of direct sunlight but don't forget to water.

Partial Shade

Two or three hours either in early morning or late evening sun. Very limited exposure to midday sun.

Dense Shade

Usually no more than two hours direct sunlight. Usually under dense trees, shurbs or in shade cast by buildings/fences etc.

Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture (?):

What does this mean?

Well Drained

Well-drained soil allows water to percolate through reasonably quickly without pooling. Well drained soil can often be dry and lack nutrients.

Poorly Drained

Poorly Drained soil is usually saturated periodically during the growing season and remains wet for several days at a time. Saturated soil can deprive roots of oxygen.

Moist Well Drained

A moist well drained soil is the best of both worlds by combining high permeability with the ability to retain moisture. Adding well rotted organic matter to dry or wet soil will help improve both these characteristics.

Moist Well-drained
Soil PH (?):

What does this mean?

Acid

Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.

Neutral

A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Clay soils tend to be neutral.

Alkaline

Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. Chalky soil is usually Alkaline.

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type (?):

What does this mean?

Chalk

Chalky or lime-rich soils may be light or heavy, largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline.

Clay

Clay soils are potentially fertile and hold a high proportion of water. They drain slowly and take longer to warm up in spring.

Loam

Loam soils are s mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils. Fertile, well-drained and easily worked.

Sand

Sandy soils have a low clay content, drain quickly, easy to cultivate and work. They can dry out quickly and are low in plant nutrients. Often very acidic.

Chalk, Loam, Sand

**Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red' (Finnish Red Gooseberry)**

Experience the exceptional hardy fruit bush that delivers abundant ruby-red harvests with outstanding disease resistance and remarkable cold tolerance bred for reliable garden success

Overview

Discover the perfect solution for gardeners seeking exceptional fruit production with Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red', the outstanding Finnish variety that has transformed home fruit growing with its superior disease resistance, exceptional cold hardiness, and abundant harvest potential. This remarkable cultivar combines the convenience of self-fertile flowering with delicious ruby-red berries, excellent powdery mildew resistance, and adaptable growing requirements, making it the ideal choice for gardeners wanting premium fruit production with relatively low maintenance. Originating from Finland and selected for its truly dependable performance, this red gooseberry delivers maximum harvest potential with outstanding reliability, offering the perfect balance of flavour excellence, seasonal beauty, and garden versatility that makes every kitchen garden more productive and rewarding.

Key Features

Plant Type: Hardy deciduous fruiting shrub
Planting Season: December to April
Mature Height: 1.2m
Spread: 1.2m
Flowering Period: April (white blossoms)
Harvest Time: June to July
Berry Characteristics: Ruby-red, medium-sized berries with sweet flesh and tangy skin
Productive Lifespan: 15+ years with proper care
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to temperatures of -20 to -15 degrees Celcius (RHS hardiness rating H6)

Superior Disease Resistance

Hinnonmaki Red demonstrates excellent resistance to powdery mildew, the most common disease affecting gooseberries, ensuring consistent harvests without the need for frequent chemical treatments. This natural disease resistance makes it perfect for organic growing methods and low-maintenance fruit gardening.

Outstanding Harvest Potential

Expect yields of 4-5 pounds per mature bush, with bearing beginning just 1-2 years after planting. This reliable heavy cropper produces delicious red berries which are bursting with flavour, ensuring abundant harvests for fresh eating, preserves, and culinary adventures.

Delicious Dual-Flavour Experience

The tart skin covers sweet flesh, allowing you to enjoy both flavours in each berry. The ruby-red, medium-sized gooseberries are sweet when ripe with a tangy outer skin, creating a complex flavour profile perfect for eating fresh or processing into jams, jellies, and desserts.

Self-Fertile Convenience

This variety is self-pollinating and doesn't need pollinating varieties, making it perfect for smaller gardens or single-plant growing. The white spring blossoms provide early season beauty before developing into the abundant fruit harvest.

Attractive Ornamental Appeal

Features grape leaf-shaped foliage that's green in summer and turns red in autumn, providing year-round garden interest beyond fruit production. The attractive seasonal colour changes make it equally valuable as an ornamental shrub in mixed borders or fruit garden settings.

Versatile Growing Requirements

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers slightly acidic, fertile, moist but free-draining soil. Very easy to grow and thrives in many different types of soil, avoiding waterlogged areas, making it adaptable to various garden conditions and soil types.

Compact Garden-Friendly Size

Reaches a mature height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 3-4 feet, making it perfect for smaller gardens, container growing, or training against walls. The compact size doesn't compromise productivity, delivering excellent yields in minimal space.

Multiple Culinary Applications

Perfect for pies, jellies, bottling, and preserves, these versatile berries excel in both fresh consumption and processing. The balanced sweet-tart flavour makes them ideal for traditional British puddings, continental preserves, and modern culinary creations.

Ideal Growing Position

Plant in a sunny to partially shaded position with protection from strong winds. Happiest planted in a sunny spot, either training against a wall or in containers to take up less space in small gardens. Avoid waterlogged areas whilst ensuring consistent moisture during the growing season.

Container Growing Excellence

Perfect for container cultivation on patios, terraces, or in small gardens. The compact growth habit and self-fertile nature make it ideal for pot growing, allowing precise soil control and easy harvesting access.

Simple Maintenance Requirements

Minimal care requirements once established. Annual pruning in late winter maintains shape and encourages productive growth. Bears fruit stably with minimal maintenance and is able to withstand drought once established, reducing ongoing care demands.

Quick Establishment Benefits

Bears fruit within 1-2 years of planting, providing quick returns on your garden investment. The rapid establishment and early fruiting make it perfect for gardeners wanting immediate results from their fruit growing efforts.

Seasonal Interest Calendar

Spring: Attractive white blossoms appear in April, providing early nectar for beneficial insects
Early Summer: Young berries develop and foliage reaches full green maturity
Mid-Summer: Ruby-red berries ripen for harvest in July-August
Autumn: Foliage transforms to attractive red colours before winter dormancy
Winter: Dormant period with attractive bare branch structure

Landscape Design Applications

Fruit Gardens: Essential component of productive kitchen gardens and allotments
Mixed Borders: Combines ornamental appeal with practical fruit production
Container Displays: Perfect for patio fruit growing and small space gardening
Wall Training: Excellent for training against sunny walls and fences
Wildlife Gardens: Spring blossoms support early pollinators

Growing Success Tips

Success with 'Hinnonmaki Red' centres on providing consistent moisture during establishment whilst taking advantage of its natural hardiness and disease resistance. Choose a sunny, well-drained position, mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and prepare to enjoy abundant harvests of delicious ruby-red berries. Your Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red' will prove that exceptional fruit quality and reliable performance can be combined in one outstanding variety, delivering bountiful harvests and garden beauty that transforms any outdoor space into a productive and rewarding growing environment.

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