Product description
This deciduous shrub is a disease resistant cross between gooseberry and blackcurrant fruit bushes, bred to meet the demand for a gooseberry-type fruit plant with thornless stems.
Jostaberry bears dark green leaves and small red-tinted flowers that appear in April, to then be followed by edible, delicious fruit in July. Prone to a high yield harvest. The berries’ flavour is described as a mix between the sweet flavoured gooseberry and blackcurrant’s earthy tartness.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Jostaberry
Jostaberry
Jostaberry
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Product description
This deciduous shrub is a disease resistant cross between gooseberry and blackcurrant fruit bushes, bred to meet the demand for a gooseberry-type fruit plant with thornless stems.
Jostaberry bears dark green leaves and small red-tinted flowers that appear in April, to then be followed by edible, delicious fruit in July. Prone to a high yield harvest. The berries’ flavour is described as a mix between the sweet flavoured gooseberry and blackcurrant’s earthy tartness.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Jostaberry in winter to remove deadwood and promote airflow. This encourages healthy growth and better fruit production in the growing season.
How to Water
Water regularly, especially during the first year and in dry spells. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds, avoiding direct contact with the stems.
How to Plant
Plant Jostaberry in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Choose a sunny spot, though partial shade is tolerated. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, plant slightly deeper than it was in its nursery pot, backfill, firm the soil, and water well.
