honeyberry
honeyberry or Lonicera caerulea var. edulis
When they ripen in late-spring and early-summer, the blue berries of this edible honeysuckle are covered in a white bloom, while...
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Plant description
When they ripen in late-spring and early-summer, the blue berries of this edible honeysuckle are covered in a white bloom, while the flesh turns burgundy-red and becomes sweet and tasty. Very rich in vitamin C, they can be eaten fresh or used to make jam. These plants are currently around 2 years old and they generally start to produce fruit when they are 3 - 4 years old. They are self-fertile, however will produce a bigger crop if planted in close proximity to one another.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for honeyberry:
Plant honeyberry in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade, ideally ideally in a sheltered spot. Set plants at the same depth as in the pot, spacing at least 1.5m (5ft) apart, and water well until established.
Avoid over-feeding, but each spring apply a balanced fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone. They will also benefit from a generous layer of mulch in autumn.
Keep pruning to a minimum for the first three years, but thereafter remove weak or damaged stems and relieve congestion by removing some of the older stems back to their base. The remaining young stems can be lightly pruned to encourage sideshoots. This should be done in early to midsummer, immediately after the harvest.
Avoid over-feeding, but each spring apply a balanced fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone. They will also benefit from a generous layer of mulch in autumn.
Keep pruning to a minimum for the first three years, but thereafter remove weak or damaged stems and relieve congestion by removing some of the older stems back to their base. The remaining young stems can be lightly pruned to encourage sideshoots. This should be done in early to midsummer, immediately after the harvest.
Please note:
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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