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Early Sulphur Gooseberry

Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Early Sulphur'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Early Sulphur'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Early Sulphur Gooseberry plant details

Early Sulphur Gooseberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by yellow 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Early Sulphur 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 Early Sulphur Gooseberry

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Good-sized mustard yellow hairy berry on a low, slow growing bush; susceptible to mildew.

Gardening facts about Early Sulphur Gooseberry plant

How to Grow Early Sulphur Gooseberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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