{"product_id":"captivator-gooseberry-live-rooted-plant-self-pollinating-berry-shrub-sweet-red-purple-gooseberries-zones-3-8","title":"Captivator Gooseberry Live Rooted Plant | Self-Pollinating Berry Shrub Zones 3-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious homegrown berries with the Captivator Gooseberry rooted starter plant, a hybrid variety known for its flavorful fruit, cold hardiness, and reliable yields. This shrub is a cross between European and American gooseberry species, producing large berries that ripen from pink to deep reddish-purple in late summer. The sweet-tart berries are suitable for fresh eating, pies, jams, juice, preserves, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact and easy to grow, this self-pollinating shrub fits well in edible landscapes, backyard orchards, homestead gardens, and containers. The plant is naturally grown without pesticides, establishing quickly and providing years of dependable fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 rooted Captivator Gooseberry starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy live edible berry shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Self-pollinating fruit variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captivator Gooseberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribes uva-crispa hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruiting deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright bushy shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to dark reddish-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet-tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-pollinating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold hardy hybrid variety, productive fruiting shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes with seasonal pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Annual pruning improves airflow and promotes healthier growth with larger fruit harvests each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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