1 Live Plant Black Velvet Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa 6 Inch Tall Well Rooted Starter

Black Velvet Gooseberry is a distinctive fruiting shrub prized for its deep, dark burgundy fruit and reliable yields. This well-rooted starter plant arrives about 6 inches tall, ready to establish and grow into a productive garden addition with attractive foliage and seasonal interest.
The fruit is firm and flavorful, excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, and preserves. Plants are self-fertile and grow as compact, upright shrubs, making them a good fit for borders, fruit gardens, and container growing. They leaf out in spring and ripen fruit in early to midsummer, providing both ornamental and culinary value.
Species: Ribes uva-crispa
Variety: Black Velvet
Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
Plant_Habit: Compact, upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, loamy, slightly acidic
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit ripens early to midsummer
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 3-5 feet apart
Notes: Self-fertile; fruit color deepens as it ripens