Ribes x ‘Captivator’
A nearly thornless gooseberry. Tear-shaped fruit becomes red and sweet as it ripens. This variety is self-pollinated, but fruit set is improved with a pollinizer cultivar. Self-pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production. However, if currants are grown near gooseberries then yields can be even greater.
Height: 3′
Spread: 3′
Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness Zone: 3
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: Red
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Colour: N/A
Blooms: N/A
Fruit Colour: Red, Green
Fruit Size: 1 cm (Clusters)
Fruit Timing: Mid to Late July
Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Baking, Preserves, Wine Making
Key Features: Edible Fruit (Tart, Juicy)
Landscape Uses: Orchard
Pollination: Self-Pollinating