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Captivator Gooseberry Plant

Original price was: $110.39.Current price is: $56.13.

80 in stock

SKU: PX-OCTGSE-1GA-SEOF2 Category:

Description

Captivator Gooseberry’s Key Characteristics 

Captivator Gooseberry is a delightful addition to any garden, boasting abundant harvests of flavorful berries and thornless stems. This deciduous shrub showcases clusters of pink to red berries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or making jams and preserves. Its compact size and lack of thorns make it easy to harvest, ideal for smaller gardens or container growing. The Captivator variety is self-pollinating, ensuring a bountiful crop even with limited space.

Origin, Growing Conditions, and Optimal Habitat For Captivator Gooseberry

The Captivator Gooseberry is a hybrid cultivar developed for its superior fruit quality and resistance to common gooseberry pests and diseases. This cultivar thrives in temperate climates and is adaptable to various soil types, though it prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. With proper care, it can withstand cold temperatures and is suitable for growing in USDA Zones 3 to 8.

More details about Captivator Gooseberry : 

Parameter 

Details 

Family 

Grossulariaceae (Currant Family)

Growth Habit 

Deciduous shrub

Height 

Typically 3 to 5 feet tall at maturity

Lifespan 

15 to 20 years with proper care

Hardiness Zones 

USDA Zones 3 to 8

Temperature (F) 

Tolerates cold temperatures, prefers moderate climates

pH Range 

5.5 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral soil)

Sun Exposure 

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering Needs 

Regular watering, especially during fruit development

Pruning Requirements 

Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or crowded branches

Flowering Season 

Spring

Flower Color 

N/A

Leaf Color 

Green

Fruit Ripening Season 

Summer

Propagation Methods 

Cuttings, layering, division

Pests and Diseases 

Resistant to most pests and diseases, occasional aphid or sawfly infestations

Special Features 

Thornless stems, self-pollinating, high fruit yield