Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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.
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Ribes ‘Whinham's industry’ and wildlife
Ribes ‘Whinham's industry’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ribes ‘Whinham's industry’ poisonous?
Ribes ‘Whinham's industry’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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