Gooseberries in pots?

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    Im already thinking of next year.
    Question for you guys:
    Can Gooseberries be grown in large pots?
    If so any recommendation as to variaty. etc:
    Thanks in advance.
    Robert
     
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    I had to relocate several mature gooseberry bushes this year and took the opportunity to pull off a few side shoots with traces of roots on them, also a few cuttings where I had pruned. I just stuck them in pots as I was in a bit of a hurry and then neglected them. They all took and several fruited! Conclusion seems to be (from my small sample) that gooseberries are happy in pots.

    Sorry I can't help you with variety - I inherited these when I bought the house. Two have standard green berries and one turns red if that is any help!
     
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    Thanks for reply Prastio
    If they can take abuse as you mentioned I wonder what they would produce with a bit of TLC
     
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    Change of plan.
    Now looks like HINNOMAKI RED is favourite at the moment.
    No where do I get one on them from?
     
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