Honeyberry

[VirginVegGrower]

Bought one of these last week. Does anybody grow this and any special growing requirements or conditions?

Thanks in advance!

[fruitylou]

I have ordered a few a couple of days ago, all i really know is that they crop better in groups, I will be interested to read what anyone else has to say

[Alex_Parrott]

Hey, I bought a honey berry duo plant (1 male and 1 female together) last year and just put it into a 30cm pot with MPC. It has flowered the past week but I think that they generally dont crop for at least 2 years in situ.

They are very hardy plants so can be left out all year round and will always come back.

Hope this helps.

[purplekat]

Hi,
I've got a couple that have been in the ground for a year but they're still very small, not had any fruit yet (they set last year but dropped before ripening)
They don't need any special soil requirements, they prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. You just need to grow two varieties as they're self-sterile. They grow to about 5ft high and wide.
According to my book that's it, no pruning needed, very hardy - mine are only just getting their leaves so no flowers yet.

[VirginVegGrower]

Thanks all - looks like I need to find another then to go with my only "child". Oh dear - more shopping!

[gojiberry]

They are a member of the honeysuckle family so tend to grow up a frame though I don't think they grow more than about 4/5ft high. Have flowers on mine but will wait and see if fruit develops.

Ian

[Snadger]

Interesting info:-

Lonicera caerulea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

*Wonders* Do they have the sweet honeysuckle scent?

[VirginVegGrower]

Thanks Snadger, very interesting. Not bought another yet as I can't find another variety from the one I have:-(

[purplekat]

Interesting info:-

*Wonders* Do they have the sweet honeysuckle scent?

I'm afraid not, they don't seem to have any scent, would be lovely if they did