1 Gooseberry Murcurines Plant, Self Fertile Hardy Fruit Bush for Garden, 17cm Root-Ball

Gooseberry Mucurines Plant

A reliable and rewarding fruit bush for the home garden, Gooseberry Mucurines is a popular German-bred variety prized for its excellent mildew resistance and generous crops of large, smooth-skinned green berries. The sweet, juicy fruits are ideal for eating fresh straight from the bush as well as for cooking, jam-making, and preserving. As a self-fertile variety, only one plant is needed to produce a plentiful harvest, making it a great choice for smaller gardens or container growing.

This hardy, deciduous bush is easy to grow and low-maintenance once established. It thrives in a sunny or partially shaded position and is well-suited to borders, fruit gardens, allotments, or large patio containers. The compact, bushy growth habit makes it manageable for gardeners of all experience levels.

What's Included:

• 1 x Gooseberry Mucurines Plant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Mucurines'


• Common Names: Gooseberry Mucurines, Dessert Gooseberry


• Classification: Hardy Deciduous Fruit Bush


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 1–1.5 m × 1–1.5 m


• Growth Habit: Bushy, Upright Deciduous Shrub


• Perfect For: Fruit Gardens, Allotments, Borders, Large Containers


• Flowering Time: Spring (small, inconspicuous flowers)


• Fruiting Season: Mid to Late Summer (July–August)


• Fruit Colour: Green


• Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Jams & Preserves


• Pollination: Self-Fertile


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Disease Resistance: Good Resistance to American Gooseberry Mildew


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Lobed Deciduous Leaves


• Attracts: Bees & Pollinators

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade for the best fruit production.
• Ensure soil is well-drained and enriched with organic matter at planting time.
• Water regularly during dry spells, especially while the fruit is developing.
• Prune in winter to maintain an open, goblet-shaped framework for good air circulation.
• Mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth and fruiting.

Notes: This listing is for the Mucurines variety, a green-fruited dessert gooseberry known for its sweet flavour and reliable cropping.

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