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Also called haskap. Earliest fruiting shrub — berries ripen in June. Plant two different varieties for cross-pollination. Extremely cold-hardy to -45°C.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
Clematis × jackmanii
flower
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Honeyberry
Mespilus germanica
treeSame aphids challenge as Honeyberry — similar protective companions help
Honeyberry is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Water: Medium · Height: 180 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral
