Captivator Gooseberry starter plant

This listing is for a Captivator Gooseberry starter plant. It is potted and averages 4" to 8” in height.

Captivator Gooseberry (Ribes uva‑crispa ‘Captivator’) is a popular, nearly thornless variety prized for its large, sweet red berries and easy harvesting. The smooth, juicy fruit ripens in mid‑summer and offers a milder, less tart flavor than many traditional gooseberries, making it excellent for fresh eating as well as jams, desserts, and preserves. Known for its reliable productivity and improved disease resistance.

This compact, upright shrub typically grows to 3–5 feet tall and wide, forming a manageable and attractive plant suitable for small gardens, borders, or berry plantings. Captivator Gooseberry thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8 and performs best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well‑drained soil. Cold‑hardy and low‑maintenance, it offers dependable harvests, reduced thorniness, and excellent garden performance year after year.

Due to restrictions, we cannot ship gooseberries to the following states: DE, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NC, RI, and WV

Plume & Leaf Farm is a licensed and inspected plant nursery, and located in update NY. We are a small, family farm that practices organic gardening.