Hi David, I'm at Stafford Heights in Brisbane and my gooseberry shrub goes nuts and produces heaps of delicious berries. I treat it pretty badly (water every few days if I remember or if it's starting to wilt) and it just keeps delivering.
There are some seedlings I plan to dig out of the garden when I get time. You are welcome to one if you wish. Just email me.
Cheers
20 Sep 15 Bob Hill (Australia - temperate climate)
Bronwyn, I just read your reply to David. We've just been introduced to these berries and we're eager to grow some. Do you still have a plant or two you'd be willing to share? We could offer a baby bromeliad in trade.
Hi David, I just moved from Brisbane in 2014 and I can say confidently they will thrive in that hot, humid climate. Just be sure to give them plenty of water (twice per day I'd suggest) over the hot days in summer. They're related to the tomatillo plant so have similar requirements. Planting out in early Spring as the weather begins to warm is best - and for best results feed them regularly with an organic liquid fertilser.
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