Description
Pixwell Gooseberry
General Information
Pixwell Gooseberry is a nice fruiting shrub. It is a medium sized plant, growing upwards of 4 feet tall. It grows in an overall rounded fashion, with a vigorous growth rate. Nice deep green foliage gives the plant a good appearance throughout the growing season. Reddish-green flowers in the early springtime, but do not add a great deal of ornamental appeal. Abundant, medium to large berries follow the flowers. They ripen to a light pink color, typically in July. The berries are tart and are excellent for a variety of baking and dessert uses. This variety is said to have much fewer thorns than the average gooseberry plant.
Additional Information
Ribes ‘Pixwell’ grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet, with a similar spread. It is recommended for USDA climate zones 3 to 6. Pixwell can be grown in full to partial sunlight. It does well with average amounts of moisture in well drained soils. Has greater resistance to powdery mildew, but it still proves to be an issue in humid climates.
Shipping Notes
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THESE US STATES AND TERRITORIES: AK, HI, GM, PR, VI. Due to Department of Agriculture regulations, we cannot send plants to California. Our products will ship with USPS, FedEx or UPS. They should take 2 to 3 days to reach most areas that we ship to. All of our plants will be shipped out within 7 to 10 business days, with certain exceptions.
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