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    Achilles Gooseberry

    Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Achilles'

    Also Known As

    • Ribes 'Achilles'
    • Ribes grossularia 'Achilles'

    Plant type

    shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Achilles Gooseberry plant details

    Achilles Gooseberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Achilles Gooseberry

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
    Plant family: grossulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Achilles Gooseberry

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large red berry on a spreading bush; susceptible to mildew.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Achilles Gooseberry plant

    How to Grow Achilles Gooseberry

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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