Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ — Deciduous Fruiting Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ — Deciduous Fruiting Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Fruiting Shrub
- Flowering: Spring (April – May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Bring home-grown fruit to your garden with this Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red bush, supplied in a 2Ltr root ball and ready to plant straight away. Originally bred in Finland, Hinnonmaki Red is widely regarded as one of the finest red gooseberry varieties available, prized for its reliably heavy crops of dark red, sweet-tasting berries with a rich, aromatic flavour. The fruit is excellent for eating fresh straight from the bush, as well as for cooking, jamming and preserving.
This variety is self-pollinating, meaning only one plant is needed to produce fruit, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, allotments and containers. Hinnonmaki Red is also noted for its strong natural resistance to American Gooseberry Mildew, making it a robust and low-maintenance addition to any fruit garden. As a fully hardy deciduous shrub, it will thrive in a wide range of UK growing conditions and establish quickly once planted.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red' |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Upright, Thorny Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist but Well-Drained, Humus-Rich |
| Flowering | Spring (April – May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (H6) |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Fruit Gardens, Allotments, Borders, Large Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (april – may).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.