Lonicera caerulea growing shrub of the genus Lonicera also known as Honeyberry, Lonicera caerulea perennial deciduous plant, used as ornamental hedge plant and fragrant, can grow in temperate or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-9.
Leaves color green in oval shape.
Flower fragrant color white, cream, yellow in trumpet shape.
Lonicera caerulea fruits
Fruits edible color blue, shape of the fruits rectangle
Lonicera caerulea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Lonicera caerulea growing and care:
Rich soil, acid soil, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Dead stems, need to cut the inner brunches in order to renew the growth
Size of the plant?
1-2m, 40-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Trumpet shape fragrant flowers, color white, cream or yellow
Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Lonicera caerulea fruit?
Eat raw, jams, cakes
Work requirements on the fruit:
Just collect
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-3 years
Scientific name:
Lonicera caerulea
Alternative names: Honeyberry, Haskap berry, Bue-berried honeysuckle, Sweetberry honeysuckle
