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Invicta is a thorny, spreading bush with a vigorous growth habit, and once established, it will reward you with abundant harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-cropping variety producing large, pale green berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent resistance to American gooseberry mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile – no pollination partner required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy and easy to grow, suitable for most UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for cooking, jams, desserts, and fresh eating when ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing in borders, fruit gardens, or large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as an established plant in a 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Gooseberry Invicta thrives in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil enriched with organic matter. Space bushes approximately 1.2–1.5 metres apart to allow good air circulation. Prune in winter to maintain an open, goblet-shaped framework, removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribes uva-crispa 'Invicta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gooseberry Invicta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Deciduous Fruit Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.5 m × 1.2–1.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, Spreading, Thorny Deciduous Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Allotments, Large Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (small, inconspicuous flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Summer (July to August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Pale Green Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Moisture-Retentive, Fertile Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (suitable for most UK climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Green, Lobed Deciduous Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Invicta variety, prized for its disease resistance and reliable, heavy crops. 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