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LONICERA kamtschatica
Commonly known as Honeyberry
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
A totally hardy species with creamy-yellow flowers and elongated blue fruits which are edible
£17.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
A substitute for blueberry as no pH preference. Best grown in pairs or groups. When established remove tips of young growth to encourage fruiting laterals -
Medicinal properties
High in antioxidants and vitamin C -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Place of origin
Russia (Siberia) -
DeciduousPaired leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Yellow
Creamy yellow -
Tubular
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces pairs of small flowers to 2cm (¾in) long in the leaf axils followed by oblong, white-frosted, blue-black edible berries
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
