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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
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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
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Medicinal Properties - high in antioxidants and vitamin C
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Pests & Diseases - aphids
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Place of Origin - Russia (Siberia)
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Height - 1.2m (4ft)
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Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Deciduous - paired ovate to oblong leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces 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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Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant
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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)
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Flower Colour - Yellow - creamy yellow
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