Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry – Cold-Hardy, Sweet-Tart Fruit Bush – Zones 3–8
Add a pop of color and flavor to your edible garden with the Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry – a stunning and productive variety known for its deep red fruit, sweet-tart flavor, and impressive cold tolerance. Originally bred in Finland, this variety thrives in USDA Zones 3–8 and is ideal for northern growers or anyone who wants a low-maintenance berry bush with high rewards.
Why You’ll Love It:
•Gorgeous red berries with a sweet-tart flavor
•Excellent for fresh eating, jams, pies, and preserves
•Naturally resistant to mildew and disease
•Hardy down to -40°F – perfect for tough climates
•Compact and productive – great for home gardens and food forests
Growing Details:
•Light: Full sun
•Soil: Well-drained
•Height: 3–5 ft tall at maturity
•Ripens: Mid to late summer
•Ships: Bare root or potted, depending on the season
This is a thorny variety, so gloves are recommended during harvest – but the flavor is worth it! Whether you’re planting one or starting a berry hedge, the Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry is a hardy, reliable favorite.
**Cannot ship to Maine, North Carolina, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii. **. ***cannot ship to CA, OR, WA, HI, AK or west of the Rocky Mountains from June 1st through September 1st.