Hinnomaki Red is a hardy, productive gooseberry cultivar known for its sweet-tart flavor and reliable performance in cooler climates. This Finnish variety produces small to medium, deep red berries with a tangy skin and sweet, juicy flesh—excellent for fresh eating, pies, jams, and preserves. The berries ripen in mid to late summer and hold well on the bush once mature.
The plant forms a compact, rounded shrub reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It is vigorous and cold-hardy, with good resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Prickly stems make it less ideal for high-traffic areas but effective in informal hedges or edible borders. Hinnomaki Red performs best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.
Key Features:
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Deep red berries with sweet-tart flavor
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Mid to late summer harvest
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Compact habit: 3–4 ft. tall and wide
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Vigorous and cold-hardy
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Good disease resistance (especially mildew)
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Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserving
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Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8
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Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil
Hinnomaki Red is a reliable, flavorful addition to edible landscapes—ideal for home gardeners looking to grow a productive and attractive berry bush.