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Gooseberry 'Invicta'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta'

£11.99
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£11.99

3 litre pot

Grow like a pro with 'Invicta' — this gooseberry gives you buckets of sharp-sweet green berries with barely any fuss. Whether you're after the perfect fruit for a tangy dessert or looking to fill your garden with productive, reliable shrubs, 'Invicta' ticks all the boxes. It's hardy, disease-resistant, and ideal for UK gardeners who want great harvests without the drama.
  • Self-fertile
  • Edible fruit
  • Disease resistant
  • Ideal for cooler climates

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    April, May

  • Soil type

    Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    'Invicta' is a gooseberry grower’s classic. It's reliable, easy to grow, and delivers a seriously generous harvest of green berries perfect for pies, crumbles, and sauces. It stands up well to pests and disease, and even a beginner gardener will find success with this tough and tasty cultivar. It's a no-nonsense choice that earns its keep year after year.

  • About this plant

    'Invicta' is one of the most popular and reliable gooseberry cultivars, known for its vigorous growth and exceptional disease resistance. It bears a heavy crop of large, pale green fruits with a tangy, traditional gooseberry flavour — perfect for cooking or making preserves. Its hardy nature and strong performance even in colder areas make it a great choice for UK gardens. This spiny, deciduous shrub is both ornamental and productive.

  • Key features

    • Heavy cropping variety
    • Large green fruits
    • Excellent mildew resistance
    • Suitable for culinary use
    • Strong, upright growth

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 100–150cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Upright and bushy with slightly arching branches

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Fruit garden or mixed shrub border

Planting guide

Plant during the dormant season in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with fertile, well-drained soil. Space bushes well apart to allow air circulation and reduce disease risk. Water in thoroughly and mulch annually.

Care tips

Prune annually to maintain an open shape and encourage healthy growth. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and keep well-watered during dry spells, especially when fruiting.

Winter care

Prune in late winter to maintain an open structure and promote fruiting. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and protect roots in colder areas if necessary.