The Gooseberry variety Tixia is known for its large, juicy fruit with a sweet-tart flavor profile. This variety is highly productive and disease-resistant, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking for a low-maintenance fruiting plant. Tixia™ (Variety - Rafzvicta). A new cultivar from Peter Hauenstein of Rafz, Switzerland; the original cross was made in 1990 with ‘Invicta’ as the female parent. Tixia bears large, bright red fruit in midsummer; the upper shoots are virtually thorn-free (one-year-old shoots have a few, relatively soft thorns). variety #3348. This Red Gooseberry is semi-thornless, very vigorous and productive. The fruit is very large with a beautiful, bright red color. DELICIOUS! Plants are resistant to mildew Zone 3-7 Pense Nursery, Inc.