Gooseberry 'Green' — Hardy Self-Fertile Fruit Bush, 5L Pot
Gooseberry 'Green' — Hardy Self-Fertile Fruit Bush, 5L Pot
Gooseberry 'Green' — a hardy garden shrub with flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 5L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous shrub
- Flowering: Spring (small, inconspicuous flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Pollinators and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 5L pot
The detail
Grow your own delicious gooseberries at home with this established green gooseberry bush, supplied in a generous 5 litre pot. Gooseberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding soft fruits to grow in the UK, producing an abundant crop of tangy, versatile green berries that are perfect for pies, crumbles, jams, and eating fresh from the bush once fully ripe.
This self-fertile variety means you only need a single plant to produce fruit — no additional pollination partner is required. The bush is fully hardy and well-suited to the British climate, thriving in beds, borders, and large containers. Already well-rooted and garden ready, this plant is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to add a productive fruit bush to their outdoor space.
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 |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Upright, Thorny Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist but Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Flowering | Spring (small, inconspicuous flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (suited to UK climates) |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators and Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Fruit Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, 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 (small, inconspicuous flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 5L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.