1 Gal Gooseberry Black Velvet

Gooseberry ‘Black Velvet’ is a productive deciduous fruiting shrub prized for its rich, dark red-purple berries and deliciously sweet-tart flavour. The flavourful fruit is excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, preserves, and desserts. With its compact growth habit and reliable yields, ‘Black Velvet’ is a wonderful choice for edible gardens, raised beds, and home orchards.

Features: Rich dark red-purple berries • Sweet-tart flavour • Excellent for fresh eating, baking & preserves • Productive fruiting shrub • Compact growth habit • Cold hardy • Easy to grow • Great for edible gardens & home orchards • Deciduous perennial • Attracts pollinators

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Ribes uva-crispa ‘Black Velvet’

Light

Full Sun to Part Sun

Water

Moderate — prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially while flowering and developing fruit.

Care Level

Low to Moderate — easy to grow, with occasional pruning to maintain shape, improve airflow, and encourage productive fruiting.

Optimal Temperature

15–24°C (59–75°F) — gooseberries thrive in cool to moderate temperatures and may experience stress during prolonged periods of high heat.

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Mature Height

3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)

Mature Spread

3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)

Deer Resistant

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes