Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red Bush – Self Pollinating Hardy Fruit Plant

Bring home-grown fruit to your garden with this Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red bush, supplied in a 2Ltr root ball and ready to plant straight away. Originally bred in Finland, Hinnonmaki Red is widely regarded as one of the finest red gooseberry varieties available, prized for its reliably heavy crops of dark red, sweet-tasting berries with a rich, aromatic flavour. The fruit is excellent for eating fresh straight from the bush, as well as for cooking, jamming and preserving.

This variety is self-pollinating, meaning only one plant is needed to produce fruit, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, allotments and containers. Hinnonmaki Red is also noted for its strong natural resistance to American Gooseberry Mildew, making it a robust and low-maintenance addition to any fruit garden. As a fully hardy deciduous shrub, it will thrive in a wide range of UK growing conditions and establish quickly once planted.

Key Features:

• Self-pollinating – no additional plants required for fruiting


• Heavy cropping variety producing sweet, dark red berries


• Good resistance to American Gooseberry Mildew


• Fully hardy – suitable for all UK gardens


• Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 2Ltr root ball


• Ideal for borders, fruit gardens, allotments and large containers

Planting and Care:

Plant in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade for the best fruit production. Gooseberries prefer moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during dry spells, particularly while the fruit is developing. Prune in winter to maintain an open, goblet-shaped framework, which encourages good air circulation and healthy fruiting. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous growth and abundant crops.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red'


• Common Names: Gooseberry, Red Gooseberry, Hinnonmäki Red


• Classification: Deciduous Fruiting Shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 100–150 cm x 100–150 cm


• Growth Habit: Bushy, Upright, Thorny Deciduous Shrub


• Perfect For: Fruit Gardens, Allotments, Borders, Large Containers


• Flowering Time: Spring (April – May)


• Fruiting Season: Mid-Summer (July – August)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Type: Moist but Well-Drained, Humus-Rich


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (H6)


• Pollination: Self-Fertile


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinators


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Lobed Deciduous Leaves

Notes: This variety is Hinnonmaki Red, producing distinctively dark red fruit with a sweeter flavour compared to green gooseberry varieties.