Gooseberry Bush Pax
Ribes uva-crispa 'Pax'
- Vigorous grower.
- Virtually spineless.
- Large, sweet fruit.
Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 12" - 18" (30 - 45 cm) tall including pot.
Available from APPROXIMATELY NovemberGBP1 or more £14.95 each
Description
This virtually thornless gooseberry bush makes picking the fruit so much more fun! It is also a vigorous growerThis variety is thought to be a cross between Whinham's Industry and spineless variety from Canada in 1979 by Dr Elizabeth Keep. Please note that the young plants are still prickly, but they grow out of this as they get older!
The large, delicious, deep red fruits are great for making pies with or for eating straight from the bush as they are sweeter than the more traditional varieties.
- Good mildew and leaf spot resistance.
- Harvesting time approximately July.
- Plant 6 feet (1.5 metres) apart.
- Spineless (although can have spines on new growth).
- Can be grown as a bush or espalier (we dispatch as a bush).
- Likes a full sun or partial shade position.
- Self fertile.
Pricing
Available from APPROXIMATELY November
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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