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Gooseberry Bush 'Captivator'
Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator'
- Virtually thornless.
- Sweet red fruits.
- Very Hardy.
- Self fertile.
Supplied as potted plant in a 1.5ltr pot approximately 20" (50 cm) tall including pot.
This Product is Available Now.1 or more £8.95GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Captivator produces lovely deep red gooseberries usually in late July which are so sweet it can be eaten straight from the bush or used for cooking before they are fully ripe. This variety is virtually spineless (please note it does still have some spines) particularly as it matures.
Bred in Canada so very hardy, it's parents being Spinefree and Clark.
- Good mildew resistance.
- Very hardy.
- Fruits approximately late July to August.
- Reach approx 5 feet tall (1.5 metres)
- Plant 6 feet (1.5 metres) apart.
- Virtually spineless (although does have some spines).
- Likes a full sun or partial shade position.
- Self fertile.
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This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Gooseberry Bush 'Hinnonmaki Red'
Gooseberry Bush 'Hinnonmaki Yellow'
Gooseberry Bush 'Invicta'
Gooseberry Bush 'Pax'
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