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we bought seeds from you last year which produced lovely tasting vegetables.
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Gooseberry Bush Captivator
Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator'
- Virtually thornless.
- Sweet red fruits.
- Very Hardy.
- Self fertile.
Supplied as a containerised plant approximately 12" - 18" (30 - 45 cm) tall including pot.
This Product is Available Now.GBP1 or more £13.95 each
Description
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.
How To...
How To Plant & Grow Soft Fruit
Information on unpacking and planting bare root and pot grown soft fruits either in the open ground or in containers and pots, with additional information on specific varieties.
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