Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’
Ribes hirtellum 'Pixwell' has pink berries with excellent flavour with a good balance of sweet and tart.
Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’ is a popular variety producing small to medium sized pink berries with excellent flavour with a good balance of sweet and tart. Excellent for eating fresh or for jams, pies, and fruit wine. Nearly thornless. Gooseberries are highly nutritious and are particularly high in vitamin A and phosphorus. They can be used in desserts or eaten fresh to enjoy their sweet/tart flavour. They are self-fertile and extremely hardy, at least to zone 3.
Common Name: Pink Gooseberry - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Grossulariaceae (The Gooseberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Pink
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: North America
