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honeyberry

Lonicera caerulea

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: blue-berried honeysuckle

About this plant

A deciduous shrub to 2.5m high, with paired, ovate green leaves, and small white flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by edible berries, which are blue-black and oblong-shaped, and develop a white bloom when ready for harvesting

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil; will grow in full sun but may be less susceptible to aphids if grown in light shade. Plant two or more shrubs for cross pollination and fruit set

Pruning

Until established follow Pruning group 1. Thereafter, in late winter reduce stems to a pair of strong buds and cut up to one-fifth of older stems to ground level

Propagation

Propagate by seed in summer, removing the berry flesh before sowing, or by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseMediterraneanBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years