These are bare rooted plants which can be planted from October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. Gooseberries are the first soft fruits in many gardens, especially if the immature red berries are thinned in May for cooking. Growing Description Common Name: Red Gooseberry Genus: Ribes Species: uva-crispa Cultivar: 'Hinnonmakin' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist Height: 150cm Spread: 150cm Description A vigorous, spreading bush which bears large red berries that are suitable for dessert and culinary use. It gives high yields when grown as bush or cordon and is ready to be harvested from late May. Multi-Stemmed For Strong Growth