Product description
Gooseberry Achilles is a thornless shrub that produces large, red berries with a sweet and tangy flavor. This variety is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making preserves. The plant blooms with small, greenish-yellow flowers in the spring, followed by a mid-summer harvest of delicious berries.
Growing up to 100-120cm tall and wide, Gooseberry Achilles is suitable for garden beds and containers. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Regular watering, particularly during the fruiting season, ensures a healthy and productive plant. With its thornless canes and high fruit quality, Gooseberry Achilles is an excellent addition to any garden.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Gooseberry 'Achilles'
Gooseberry 'Achilles'
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Product description
Gooseberry Achilles is a thornless shrub that produces large, red berries with a sweet and tangy flavor. This variety is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making preserves. The plant blooms with small, greenish-yellow flowers in the spring, followed by a mid-summer harvest of delicious berries.
Growing up to 100-120cm tall and wide, Gooseberry Achilles is suitable for garden beds and containers. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Regular watering, particularly during the fruiting season, ensures a healthy and productive plant. With its thornless canes and high fruit quality, Gooseberry Achilles is an excellent addition to any garden.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune gooseberry plants after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage better yields next season.
How to Water
Water gooseberries regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
How to Plant
Plant gooseberries in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun or partial shade. Space plants about 120-150cm apart. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, and cover with soil. Water thoroughly to settle the roots.
