Type
green-fruited, mildew resistant
Gooseberry variety
Invicta Gooseberry
A vigorous English-type gooseberry with pale green fruit and strong resistance to powdery mildew. The berries are useful for cooking and can be picked less ripe for tart recipes.
Season
mid summer
Best for
baking, disease-prone areas
About Invicta
Invicta is a vigorous British green gooseberry known for heavy crops of large, pale green fruit and good resistance to American gooseberry mildew. The fruit is useful green for cooking and becomes sweeter as it ripens.
Growing Invicta Gooseberry
Plant in Zones 3 to 8 with sun, airflow, and regular moisture. It is self-fertile, but requires annual pruning because of its vigorous, thorny growth; inspect foliage for gooseberry sawfly and pick according to the intended use.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all gooseberry, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.