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Back to buying optionsHinnomaki Red Gooseberry Live Plant, Rooted Starter, Edible Berry Shrub, Ribes uva-crispa, Cold Hardy Fruit Plant Zones 3-7
Grow delicious homegrown berries with this live Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry rooted starter plant. This productive fruiting shrub is valued for its flavorful red berries, compact growth habit, and excellent cold hardiness, making it a rewarding addition to edible gardens, backyard orchards, and berry patches.
Hinnomaki Red produces attractive berries that ripen to deep red when mature and offer a sweet-tart flavor suitable for fresh eating, preserves, desserts, and other culinary uses. Its manageable size also makes it a practical choice for smaller gardens and large containers. You will receive a healthy rooted starter plant ready to continue establishing in its new home.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry starter plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted young plant
✔️ Botanical name: Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’
✔️ Cold-hardy edible berry shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry
Botanical Name: Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 3–5 feet
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and bushy
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fruit Color: Deep red when ripe
Fruit Flavor: Sweet-tart
Harvest Season: Typically summer
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Yes, with an appropriately sized container
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry in fertile, well-draining soil and maintain consistent moisture, especially while the young shrub establishes and during fruit development. Full sun encourages good fruit production, while some afternoon shade can be beneficial in warmer areas. Mulching around the root zone can help conserve moisture and keep the roots cool.
