{"product_id":"black-velvet-gooseberry-live-plant-worcesterberry-hybrid-1-starter-plant","title":"Black Velvet Gooseberry Live Plant – Worcesterberry Hybrid – 1 Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet Gooseberry is a unique hybrid between gooseberry and Worcesterberry, valued for its dark-colored edible berries and ornamental appeal. This deciduous fruiting shrub is suitable for edible landscapes, berry gardens, and home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted to cooler climates, it thrives in garden beds or large containers with proper care. The plant is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7 and offers attractive foliage alongside its fruiting habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive one (1) live Black Velvet Gooseberry (Worcesterberry Cross) starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant you receive will be a live starter plant (seedling or young plant). Photos show mature plants for reference only; actual size and appearance may vary and will be smaller than shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage. Please consider local weather conditions before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with required photos if there is an issue with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne (1) live Black Velvet Gooseberry plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGooseberry and Worcesterberry hybrid selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces dark-colored edible berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for edible landscapes and berry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous fruiting shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted to cooler growing regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in garden beds or large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA Zones 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"plantcenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731420401863,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/CREATIDECOR-2026-06-24T102855.440.png?v=1783320029","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/black-velvet-gooseberry-live-plant-worcesterberry-hybrid-1-starter-plant","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}