Invicta Gooseberry
Description
Twice the production of other green gooseberries. This plant bears abundant crops of large berries that are delicious fresh or in pies or preserves. Mildew-resistant and cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Light Green |
Fruit Size | Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | July |
Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.8 |
Taste | Sweet, Mild, Tart |
Texture | Soft Flesh |
Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your plant matures, it will be approximately 3 - 5' tall x 3 - 6' wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these plants 4 - 6' apart to ensure room for growth.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow gooseberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.
Questions & Answers
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Would this variety prune well into a standard?
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure how big a "standard" is, but we have had our gooseberry for at least 4 years and have never pruned it. It is now about 3' high and 4' wide.
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- Ulrike J on Nov 4, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2018
I have white pines in my back yard. Can all gooseberries carry white pine blister?
BEST ANSWER: It is predominantly a problem with European Black currants, but yes, all plants in the Ribes genus can act as an intermediate.
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- J. S on Jul 11, 2016
do you have a gooseberry bush that is either thornless or less thorny?
BEST ANSWER: "Pixwell" gooseberry has small thorns and "Captivator" gooseberry is nearly thornless. Jostaberry is a cross between a gooseberry and a black currant and it is thornless.
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- Sarah D Staff on May 5, 2016
can a gooseberry bush be pruned in early summer ?
BEST ANSWER: When it comes to pruning there are two schools of thought. One says you
should only prune when plants are dormant. The other says you can prune
"whenever your pruners are sharp." I follow the first school unless I am trying to reduce the vigor of re-growth after pruning, such as when pruning dwarf apples--then I prune in July.
should only prune when plants are dormant. The other says you can prune
"whenever your pruners are sharp." I follow the first school unless I am trying to reduce the vigor of re-growth after pruning, such as when pruning dwarf apples--then I prune in July.
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- Tom W on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2017
Can gooseberries be grown in pots?
BEST ANSWER: You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
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- TiffanyF Staff on Feb 2, 2021
How old is gooseberry plant when shipped and when should i expect berries?? Thanks
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree plant 3-4 years to bear. The age and size information is as follows: 4??? pot: 6-12 months old and 4??? tall bare root: 1 year old and 12-18??? tall
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jan 26, 2021
Can I grow gooseberry I my zone 9B?
BEST ANSWER: Gooseberries are only recommended to zone 8. It's too warm in 9b and the bush will not produce fruit.
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- LeAnn Staff on May 13, 2019
Is invicta or Pixwell gooseberry Indian gooseberry?
Customer Reviews
3.9 / 5.0
24 Reviews
My favorite ~ gooseberries
I had searched for several years for the gooseberries I remembered from my childhood ~ and when I found these, immediately ordered 2. They were healthy and strong, and we enjoyed the fruits in our favorite tarts the first year! This year we are looking for enough harvest to can a few jars. I would recommend this to everyone!
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Invicta Goosberry bush
This gooseberry bush is fantastic and produces large gooseberries starting in the third year. These are fantastic producers and with 3 previously planted bushes and a couple of new ones to add to the crop, I get enough for 4 pies plus 3 gallons of wine. Make sure the area is planted in an area that does not get soaked by rain. These bushes like it dry and too much water can kill the production. They take no effort, rabbits and vermit don't eat them so the whole crop is all yours. I train the bushes and have a posts to keep them growing up and out. Fantastic fruit bush for out of the way plantings with little upkeep. I will consider planting some in out of the way public areas to come back and harvest the crop. The biggest issue is pinching the skirt and stem off. I freeze the berries and have gooseberry pie as desired. Enjoy.
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Gooseberry bushes
I can't believe how many berries we have....and it's the first year. Wow!
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Good
Arrived in good condition last Spring... She has leaves and blossoms all over her this year, we shall see if I get any fruit this year, but the plant is beautiful
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Invicta Gooseberry
Very happy with our gooseberry bush. Would definitely recommend this product.
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Invicta
I planted this here in southeastern Wisconsin early spring 2016. The very first year it produced berries and it's been going strong since! It's a fast and messy grower, and the thorns are long and pretty brutal... I wouldn't mess with it without elbow-high heavy duty gloves, and even then be careful. I had a limited area for it to grow without crowding other plants, and if left to its messy ways the canes will droop and snake along the ground and sucker into new plants. Which was nice for sharing a few with friends, but not what I want to deal with every year. So I chose a leader to stake upright and train its growth more. When I go to harvest the berries I prune it back pretty aggressively to let light/air in the center and keep it how/where I want it. It's been working well for me so far.
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January 3, 2019
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Slow growing
Well, I have to say it is a very tough plant but it is also very slow growing. It did well the first year but year two and so far this year it isn't showing any sign of getting larger.
It has bloomed every spring but only a few blossoms but they do set and produce gooseberries. It is in a raised bed with excellent sun, soil and moisture, just no bigger than year one.
It has bloomed every spring but only a few blossoms but they do set and produce gooseberries. It is in a raised bed with excellent sun, soil and moisture, just no bigger than year one.
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Huge Plants In Just 1 Year
Great, I cannot believe how many gooseberries are on the plants. I can't wait for them to ripen.
Great buy
Great buy
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Not Impressed
The plant arrived very dry with little sign of any life. It was immersed in water overnight and planted the next day in high quality moisture control potting soil and watered faithfully. The plant never showed any sign of life yet the other plants around it, and planted at the same time, thrived.
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Love Gooseberry Plant
I have liked my Invicta Gooseberry plant. It arrived promptly. It was planted carefully in a big pot. It survived very well through the winter and produced gooseberries the first summer. Not enough berries to make a pie. I now have another gooseberry plant, planted in the ground, and hope to harvest enough berries to make a pie this year. Thanks for the nice plant.
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