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100% SSL Secured ShoppingHoneyberries (Lonicera caerulea) are a member of the honeysuckle family. They have been grown for many centuries in Japan and Russia but are still an unfamiliar fruit in Europe. Honeyberries are grown commercially on a wide scale in Canada. They ripen earlier than other berried fruits so provide an earlier start for the fruit pickers!
In Canada, honeyberries are known as ‘Haksap’, which comes from the ancient Japanese name ‘Haskappu’, which translates to ‘berry of long life and good vision’. Honeyberries are extremely high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Honeyberry breeding has come a long way in the last 20 years and we are delighted to be able to now offer some outstanding new varieties from the Haksap breeding program at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. These new honeyberry varieties have been bred to combine the most desirable features of the fruit - flavour, berry size and resistance to frost and have revolutionised honeyberry growing.
Honeyberry bushes are exceptionally cold hardy – they can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C and the flowers can survive temperatures down to -7°C. They are therefore an ideal crop to grow in colder parts of the UK where it can be challenging to grow other berried fruits. Honeyberries are now being grown commercially in many parts of Scotland including the Highlands, where they thrive in the cooler climate. They will also do well in the south and are easy to grow in the garden. With proper care, honeyberry bushes can remain productive for 20-30 years!
Honeyberry plants are not self-fertile and it is important to plant two different varieties that flower at a similar time for cross-pollination.
For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).
Carriage & packing charges
Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.
Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.
We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.
Despatch Dates
Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)
Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)
Strawberry plants (Runners)
Vegetable Plants
Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.
Asparagus crowns
Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.
Hardware
Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives
Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.
