Lonicera kamtschatica

Berry Blue is our pollinator for Indigo Gem, Indigo Treat, and Tundra. A one to five ratio is fine as long as Berry Blue is included. Berry Blue is a Russian selection also called Czech 17 (P-17). It has an extended flowering period up to 8 weeks. If ordering only 2 varieties make sure one is Berryblue. These compact, small pretty European bushes are our first fruits to ripen at the nursery. Very hardy, they thrive in Siberia. The flowers are not showy or scented like a honeysuckle vine but the fruits are good. Blue, tart and flavorful, the fruits ripen before strawberries. Can be shy producers in areas prone to late frosts. Also known as Honeyberry and Haskap, Berryblue edible honeysuckle is a easy care addition to any landscape. They perform best in colder zones 5,4,and3. Zone 3-7. Space 4' circle

Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship Berry Blue (Czech 17) Edible Honeysuckle (Haskap) to CA...

Edible Honeysuckle Care Guide

Edible Honeysuckle are among the first fruits of the season
A unique member of the Honeysuckle family native to Eastern Siberia. This very hardy deciduous species has been a valued fruiting plant for ages and yet is virtually unknown in Europe and America. An attractive small bush, it produces tasty small fruits about the size and flavor of blueberries. Small white, slightly fragrant flowers appear in March. Fruit ripens two weeks before strawberries. Very easy to grow with no pest or disease problems.

Site & Soil
Edible Honeysuckle is a shade-loving plant in all areas except the far north, where it is happy in full sun. It prefers moderately well-drained, yet moist, soil. Mulching with compost, peat moss or decomposed manure helps maintain adequate soil moisture.

Pollination
Honeysuckle is not self-fertile. Plant at least two varieties if fruit is desired. When we ship we sent two different types.

Bearing age
1-2 years after planting.

Hardiness

Honeysuckle bush in snow

One of the hardiest fruiting plants, to minus 40*F minus 40*C (zone3).