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Sylvia Gooseberry

Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Sylvia'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Sylvia'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Sylvia Gooseberry plant details

Sylvia Gooseberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. 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 Sylvia 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 Sylvia Gooseberry

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium white tasty berry on spreading bush if you can keep the mildew from killing it.

Gardening facts about Sylvia Gooseberry plant

How to Grow Sylvia 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
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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