Gooseberry 'Invicta' (Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta')

Gooseberry 'Invicta'

"Invicta" means "invincible" in Latin, and this gooseberry bears the name because, unlike its parent plant, it is resistant to American gooseberry mildew. Gooseberry 'Invicta' is one of the most-grown gooseberries because of its high yield of large gooseberries. This shrub can be grown in many parts of the garden and produces reliable crops of sweet and sour fruit.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Mid spring, Late spring

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Harvest Time

1 m

Plant Height

1 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2 mm to 3 mm

Flower Size

Red, Green

Fruit Color

Care Guide for Gooseberry 'Invicta'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Gooseberry 'Invicta' flourishes in moist, well-drained soil, requiring regular moisture without waterlogging. Watering twice a week enhances its growth, and mulching retains soil moisture during the growing season, promoting healthy fruit production.

Fertilize: In spring, apply fully decomposed organic fertilizer for gooseberry 'Invicta'. Supplement with nitrogen and potassium in early summer, followed by phosphorus and potassium in mid-summer. A slow-release fertilizer can be used, but excessive nitrogen can lead to excessive branch growth, hindering fruit bearing.

Pruning: Gooseberry 'Invicta' is a thorny shrub with edible berries. Prune in early spring, removing deadwood and crossing branches to enhance air circulation. Retain healthy stems and shorten one-year-old shoots by half to boost fruiting and reduce disease risks, ensuring a productive plant.

Propagation: Gooseberry 'Invicta' propagates effectively from cuttings, requiring healthy, mature stem sections with at least one leaf node. Apply rooting hormone on cut ends and plant in well-draining medium with high humidity. Proper care leads to strong new gooseberry 'Invicta' plants.

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