Gooseberry 'Selby' (Ribes uva-crispa)

Cousins to currants these shrubs grow to 3' and are hardy to -40! This unique, disease-resistant Canadian variety forms an attractive, upright small shrub. Selby produces good crops of sweet and tasty, large purple-red berries.

Site and Soil: Gooseberries like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Gooseberries are self-fertile.
Hardiness: Gooseberries are hardy to minus 40° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 2-3 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 4-5 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to Powdery Mildew, the most common disease of Gooseberries. Currant Worm feeds on the foliage and is the same color. It can easily be removed by hand.