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gooseberry 'Lord Derby'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Lord Derby' (C/D)

Genus: Ribes
Family: Grossulariaceae

About this plant

A varjety with very large, good-flavoured deep red fruits. It is ideal for exhibiting as well as for culinary or dessert use. Cropping is in early August

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow gooseberries in a moist but well-drained soil that has been improved with organic matter. Mildly alkaline (chalky) soils are tolerated. They can be grown as goblet-shaped bushes or cordons. Water well as fruits swell and keep the base of the plants weed and grass-free. Further gooseberry cultivation advice

Pruning

Prune gooseberries in winter and summer

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter

Pests

Gooseberry sawfly, capsid bug, birds, squirrels and aphids can be problematic

Diseases

American gooseberry mildew and gooseberry leaf spot can cause problems

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Mediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years