- Botanical name: Ribes uva-crispa var. reclinatum 'Whinham's Industry'
- Common name: Gooseberry
- Family: Grossulariaceae
- Plant Type: Fruit
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Gooseberries are the first soft fruits harvested in many gardens, especially if the immature green berries are thinned in May for cooking. Like redcurrants, gooseberries develop a permanent system of fruiting sideshoots, and may be trained as fans, espaliers, cordons and standards, as well as bushes.
Ribes uva-crispa var. reclinatum ‘Whinham’s Industry’ is a popular red-fruited gooseberry, which is more tolerant of partial shade than other gooseberry varieties. It’s an excellent choice for heavy soils but can be prone to mildew. The Royal Horticultural Society has given Ribes uva-crispa var. reclinatum ‘Whinham’s Industry’ the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Ribes 'Whinham's Industry'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Plant does fruit in July |
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Plant does not fruit in August |
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| Harvest |
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Do not Harvest in January |
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Do not Harvest in March |
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Do not Harvest in April |
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Do Harvest in May |
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Do Harvest in June |
J
Do Harvest in July |
A
Do not Harvest in August |
S
Do not Harvest in September |
O
Do not Harvest in October |
N
Do not Harvest in November |
D
Do not Harvest in December |
Ribes 'Whinham's Industry' and wildlife
Ribes 'Whinham's Industry' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Ribes 'Whinham's Industry' poisonous?
Ribes 'Whinham's Industry' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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