Hinnonmaki Red is a Finnish-bred dessert gooseberry developed for the cold climate of northern Europe, prized for its hardiness and rich flavor. The medium-sized berries ripen to a deep wine-red and combine a tangy skin with a sweet, aromatic interior, making them one of the best gooseberries for fresh eating straight from the bush. The bush is compact, upright, and productive, tolerating hard winters that defeat many other cultivars, which makes it a favorite in Scandinavian and northern permaculture gardens. It also carries good resistance to gooseberry mildew. Its balance of cold tolerance, reliable cropping, and dessert-quality fruit has made Hinnonmaki Red widely available in home-garden nurseries across Europe and North America.
Flavor Profile
Tangy, aromatic skin over a sweet, juicy interior. Excellent for fresh dessert eating as well as jams.
Visual Characteristics
Medium, dark wine-red berries with subtle veining, borne on an upright, compact bush.
Growing Tips
Extremely cold-hardy, so ideal for northern gardens. Thin fruit clusters slightly for larger, sweeter berries.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to American gooseberry mildew.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.