Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta'

Gooseberry 'Invicta' is an upright-growing small shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

The shoots of Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta' are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of Gooseberry 'Invicta' are medium green in colour. Gooseberry 'Invicta' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers appear from April to May.

The light green, medium-sized berries have a sweet and sour flavour. The translucent flesh is firm; the skin is barely hairy. Ripening time from mid-July.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Gooseberry 'Invicta' has good frost hardiness.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Farm garden, bee pasture, fresh consumption, jam, dessert

The following diseases should be considered Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta':
- Powdery mildew: maximum health.

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Watering: In the period from April to October
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Pruning: In the period from November to February.