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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPaired leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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YellowCreamy yellow -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (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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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
LONICERA kamtschatica
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowA 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 propertiesHigh in antioxidants and vitamin C
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originRussia (Siberia) -
Flower ShapeTubular
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates all
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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