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Careless Gooseberry

Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Careless'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Careless'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Careless Gooseberry plant details

Careless Gooseberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Careless Gooseberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Careless Gooseberry

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge white berry on small dense bush; horrible mildew.

Gardening facts about Careless Gooseberry plant

How to Grow Careless Gooseberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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