Gooseberry Seeds - Xenia Red

Xenia Red Gooseberry seeds grow into a hardy deciduous shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit, suitable for home gardens and small orchard-style plantings. This plant is well adapted to cool and temperate climates and is known for its tolerance to cold winters. Gooseberry shrubs perform best in full sun to partial shade and establish reliably in fertile, well-drained soils. Their manageable size and adaptability make them suitable for garden borders, mixed plantings, and dedicated shrub rows.

Features

• Hardy deciduous shrub with upright to spreading growth habit

• Suitable for cool and temperate climate regions

• Adaptable to home gardens and small-scale plantings

• Tolerant of cold conditions once established

• Performs well in well-drained soils with regular car

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispa

• Common name (US): Gooseberry

• Seed type / variety: Xenia Red variety

• Growth habit: Deciduous shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 3–8

• Planting season: Fall or early spring

• Sowing season with specific months per zone:

  • Zones 3–4: Sow outdoors October–November or start indoors February–March

  • Zones 5–6: Sow outdoors October–December or start indoors January–February

  • Zones 7–8: Sow outdoors November–December or start indoors January

• Germination time and conditions: 30–60 days; cold stratification recommended

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 3–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide

• Plant spacing: 3–4 feet between plants