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Lepaan Red Gooseberry

Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Lepaan Punainen'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Lepaa Red'
  • Lepaa Red Gooseberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Lepaan Red Gooseberry plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepaan Red Gooseberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepaan Red Gooseberry

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very vigorous bush producing dark red small to medium berries but not very many of them.

Gardening facts about Lepaan Red Gooseberry plant

How to Grow Lepaan Red Gooseberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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