A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous shrub. It grows 1-1.5m high.
A spineless, red-fruited gooseberry. Origin: in East Malling, England, by V.H. Knight and E. Keep, Hort. Res. Intl. Whinham's Industry × derivative of Captivator and Lancaster Lad; spineless character derived from Ribes oxycanthoides: cross made in 1979; tested as EM 1815/123; released in 1994. Plant breeders rights held jointly by Hort. Res. Intl. and NSA Plants Ltd., East Malling, Kent. Tree: good yield; very vigorous and spreading habit; virtually spineless. Resistant to American powdery mildew; moderately resistant to leaf spot; shows symptoms of gooseberry veinbanding virus. Fruit: large; well-shaped; slightly bristly; dark red when fully ripe; moderate dessert flavor; adapted to fresh market and pick-your-own; season similar to Careless; processing quality similar in flavor and texture to Careless.
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