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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.

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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.