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Gooseberry 'Hinnonmaki Green'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Green'

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

Packed with flavour and easy to grow, Hinnonmaki Green is a classic gooseberry variety with crisp, tangy fruit that's ideal for home cooking. Whether you're baking, preserving, or just snacking straight from the bush, this mildew-resistant cultivar offers great taste with minimum hassle — and it’s hardy enough to shrug off a British winter.
  • Edible fruit
  • Mildew resistant
  • Cold hardy
  • Great for culinary use

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    April, May

  • Soil type

    Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    If you love the zing of a traditional gooseberry crumble, Hinnonmaki Green is for you. This reliable bush delivers a generous crop of tart, green berries that mellow beautifully with sugar or heat. It’s tough, compact, and easy to manage — perfect for new gardeners or busy plots.

  • About this plant

    Hinnonmaki Green is a compact, high-yielding gooseberry variety bred for cold climates. It produces tart yet sweet green berries that ripen in mid-summer, perfect for pies, crumbles, and preserves. With excellent resistance to mildew and a tidy, upright habit, it’s a favourite among gardeners looking for dependable harvests with minimal effort.

  • Key features

    • Sweet-sharp green berries
    • Mid-season ripening
    • Mildew resistant
    • Compact growth
    • Excellent for cooking and preserving

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 100–120cm | Spread: 100–120cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Bushy and upright with sturdy, thorny stems

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for kitchen gardens, allotments, or large containers in a sunny spot

Planting guide

Plant in rich, well-drained soil in autumn or early spring. Keep the base clear of weeds and water during dry spells in the first year. Add mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Care tips

Prune out older stems each winter to keep the plant productive. Net when fruit begins to ripen to protect from birds.

Winter care

Prune during winter dormancy to encourage air flow and productive growth. Mulch with compost or well-rotted manure to feed and protect roots.