Gooseberry – Hinnonmäki Röd – 2L

Fruit Type: Gooseberry
Botanical Name: Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmäki Röd’
Fruit Colour: Deep red
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy deciduous shrub
Final Height: Approx. 1–1.5 m
Expected Yield: Approx. 2–4 kg per plant once mature
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, evenly moist soil
Pollination: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. −30°C

Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmäki Röd’ is a well-known Nordic cultivar valued for its excellent winter hardiness, strong disease resistance, and dependable fruit production. Originating from Finland, it performs particularly well in cooler climates and remains a reliable choice for home fruit gardens.

This variety produces medium-sized deep red berries with a pleasant sweet-tart flavour and aromatic character. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating as well as jams, desserts, sauces, and preserves. Harvest typically takes place in mid summer depending on seasonal warmth and local growing conditions.

‘Hinnonmäki Röd’ grows as a compact, upright deciduous shrub with a naturally bushy habit. Mature plants usually reach around 1 to 1.5 metres in height and spread, making them well suited to fruit gardens, borders, or mixed edible plantings.

For best results, plant in full sun to light shade in fertile, well-drained soil that remains evenly moist. Gooseberries tolerate cooler climates well and benefit from good air circulation to support healthy growth.

This variety is self-fertile and produces fruit reliably without requiring another gooseberry plant nearby, although planting multiple bushes can further improve yields.

We select our fruit shrubs with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for reliable outdoor cultivation in our climate.

With its strong resilience, attractive red fruit, and dependable harvests, ‘Hinnonmäki Röd’ remains an excellent and productive gooseberry for the home garden.