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Honeyberry
a1154
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in Fruit & veg
Hi, i think from previous threads, some people are growing honeyberry. I have bought 2 lonicera caerulea, pleased to see they liked shade, as i have a shady area in the veg patch. i have now seen on other websites they like sun! aaaarrrrrgggg!
so - which is the case or are they not fussy? Also, are they shrubby or do the need support (they havent arrived yet).
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They are woody and don't need support. Having moved mine into a shadier spot I have noticed quite a reduction in fruit so would agree with the 'they like sun' advice. However, they flower early so pollination could have been a problem as I have had cold snaps at flowering time for the last couple of years.and there were few bees about. Ideally you need two varieties for good pollination but some suppliers do this when you buy a pair.
The RHS says they like sun . Their info includes advice on care, sowing seed and taking cuttings - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=728
I have planted one in a raised bed edging my pergola. Are they pretty or have I wasted a prime location. I also have only 1.
I honestly can't say I go 'yummy' when I eat them, but they are OK, if a bit bland. Good for you though.
I also planted aronia at about the same time which are even better for you. However, they are more than a bit 'zingy' and I now know why their common name is chokeberry!