{"product_id":"black-velvet-gooseberry-starter-plant-well-rooted-superfood-berry-ribes-nigrum-zones-3-8","title":"Black Velvet Gooseberry Starter Plant - Well Rooted Ribes nigrum for Zones 3-8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Velvet Gooseberry Starter Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Velvet Gooseberry (Ribes nigrum) is a fruit-bearing shrub that offers sweet and tangy berries, perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts. This well-rooted starter plant is ideal for gardeners in USDA zones 3-8, ready to transplant into your garden or containers. It is a compact shrub that typically grows 3-4 feet tall and attracts pollinators, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces flavorful black velvet berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fresh consumption and culinary uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to various gardening conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-rooted and easy to transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance with high yield potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fruit-bearing shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Regular watering is essential to keep the soil consistently moist for optimal growth. The plant is hardy in zones 3 through 8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. Its compact growth habit makes it a manageable addition to home gardens.\u003c\/p\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":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941096489159,"sku":"sku-50725486264608","price":68.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_bae2717a-ddd7-4aab-a5bb-f3f957f007eb.webp?v=1792241204","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/black-velvet-gooseberry-starter-plant-well-rooted-superfood-berry-ribes-nigrum-zones-3-8","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}