Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry – Ribes uva-crispa Live Rooted Starter Plant | Edible Fruit Shrub | Self-Pollinating | Zones 3–7

Grow delicious homegrown berries with this live Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) rooted starter plant, ready for transplanting into your garden or landscape. This outstanding Finnish variety is prized for its high yields, mildew resistance, and flavorful red berries with a tangy skin and sweet, juicy flesh. Perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, juice, and preserves, Hinnomaki Red is a reliable and productive addition to any edible garden.

This healthy rooted starter plant is grown from a fruiting shrub and ships without its nursery pot to reduce shipping weight. It is self-pollinating, so a single plant can produce fruit, although planting additional gooseberries may increase yields. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Ships without nursery pot
✔️ Self-pollinating fruit 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, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist while establishing
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water regularly during the first growing season. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Some leaf drop during the summer can be a normal growth cycle for this variety before fresh foliage appears again.