Thompson and Morgan Gooseberry Giggles Red Plant Pot 9cm 2 Pack

Grow your own delightful Gooseberry Giggles Red, supplied as 9cm potted plants ready for planting directly into your garden. These hardy shrubs flourish in a sunny or partially shaded spot, producing amazing medium-sized berries perfect for snacking.For best results, plant gooseberry bushes in any well-drained soil enriched with a generous amount of well-rotted manure or garden compost. Ensure a spacing of 1.5m (5') between plants, maintaining the original planting depth as indicated by the mark left on the stem by the nursery soil. Remove any shoots or dormant buds from the base to prevent unwanted suckers.Remember to water well during the first year to establish the plants fully, and keep the soil consistently moist during hot spells. Remove any suckers as they appear. Netting is recommended to protect the berries from birds.Harvest some gooseberries in May for cooking and freezing, and allow the remaining fruit to ripen fully in June for fresh consumption. Prune gooseberry plants during winter, removing dead, damaged, and crossing stems, then thin the remaining stems to create an open, upright bush. Shorten the remaining stems by half. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the soil.Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Results may vary depending on growing conditions and seasonal changes. Deciduous plants will naturally lose their leaves during colder months. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes.