The 'Captivator' Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa ‘Captivator’) is a gooseberry variety prized for its large, pinkish-red fruits when ripe, with a sweeter and less tart flavor than traditional green varieties.
It stands out for its compact and almost thornless habit, which greatly facilitates harvesting. Fruits usually ripen in mid-July in Quebec and are delicious fresh, in jam, or in desserts.
It develops a dense and well-branched shrub, ideal for the vegetable garden or small fruit gardens.
Spring flowers are visited by pollinators, which promotes good fruiting.
Botanical name: Ribes uva-crispa ‘Captivator’
Type: Fruit shrub
Flowering: Spring
Harvest: Mid-July
Fruit: Pinkish-red when ripe
Flavor: Sweet, slightly tart
Height: 1 to 1.2 m
Width: 1 to 1.2 m
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
The 'Captivator' Gooseberry is an excellent choice for those looking for a productive gooseberry that is easier to harvest and well-suited to Quebec's climate.