Ribes uva-crispa 'Sebastien'
Sebastien Gooseberry, Thornless Gooseberry, Red Gooseberry
$16.99 - $45.99
- Main interest:
- almost thornless, delicious red-coloured gooseberry, vigorous shrub
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Flower colour:
- pink and white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
- Use:
- commercial and personal fruit production, specimen, hedge
Developed in Ottawa, Ribes uva-crispa 'Sebastien' is a self-polinating currant, with minimal thorns, red fruit, and bell-shaped flowers . Grows to 5 ft wide and tall. It flowers from March to May, and the fruit ripens from July to September. It is often picked when under-ripe, tart and very firm, when making making pies, jams, and preserves. Full ripe fruit becomes quite soft and sweet - delicious for eating out of hand.
- Main interest:
- almost thornless, delicious red-coloured gooseberry, vigorous shrub
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Flower colour:
- pink and white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
- Use:
- commercial and personal fruit production, specimen, hedge
Developed in Ottawa, Ribes uva-crispa 'Sebastien' is a self-polinating currant, with minimal thorns, red fruit, and bell-shaped flowers . Grows to 5 ft wide and tall. It flowers from March to May, and the fruit ripens from July to September. It is often picked when under-ripe, tart and very firm, when making making pies, jams, and preserves. Full ripe fruit becomes quite soft and sweet - delicious for eating out of hand.
