Black Velvet Goosebery plant

This listing is for a Black Velvet Gooseberry plant. It is potted and averages 9" to 14” in height.

Black Velvet Gooseberry (Ribes × ‘Black Velvet’) is a flavorful hybrid gooseberry known for its deep purple‑black fruit and rich, sweet‑tart taste. The medium‑sized berries have a smooth skin and complex flavor that blends the richness of black currants with the brightness of gooseberries, making them excellent for fresh eating, jams, desserts, and preserves. Ripening in mid‑summer, this productive plant offers abundant harvests and stands out for both its flavor and attractive, dark fruit color.

This deciduous shrub typically grows to 3–5 feet tall and wide, forming a compact, upright shape ideal for small gardens, edible landscapes, or berry plantings.

Black Velvet Gooseberry thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8, performing best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well‑drained soil. Cold‑hardy and relatively easy to grow, it also features fewer thorns than traditional gooseberries, making harvesting easier and more enjoyable for home gardeners.

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.