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Captivator Thornless Gooseberry Bush

Name: Captivator Thornless Gooseberry Bush
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CGB.B.3.1
Price: 17.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Ribes uva-crispa

Bush, 30-40cm, 3L pot

£17.50

£17.50 ~~£17.50~~

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Final size 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 10 years

Cropping period Mid season (Late July)

Fruit Eating Gooseberry, can also be cooked just before ripening

Pollination group Self Fertile

Position Part shade to full shade

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Planting & Care

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Description

Captivator Gooseberry bush produces large, deep red eating gooseberries that are sweet and tasty. These delicious and attractive berries can be enjoyed straight from the bush in late July onwards. If picked a little earlier, they are suitable for cooking with.

Bred in Canada, Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator' is a popular choice of hardy Goosebury bush with good mildew resistance. It benefits from being self-fertile and virtually thorn-free. It will grow to approximately 2.5 metres in height over 10 years.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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