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Honeyberry (2 plants)

Honeyberry (2 plants) Code: BLU107

£22.95 22.9500 In Stock New

Lonicera caerulea

This edible honeysuckle produces fruits that can be eaten fresh or used in pies and muffins. High in antioxidants, they taste similar to blueberries with a slight honey after-taste. The little bushes only reach 90cm (3ft) high and are very hardy, drought resistant and easy to grow. Two plants are required for pollination purposes.


Season: early June.


Plant size: 9cm pot.


Available for delivery: all year.


 

Honeyberry bushes, a type of edible honeysuckle, are a relatively new introduction to the UK, offering versatile culinary options. The fruits have a similar taste to blueberries and are high in antioxidants. They can be eaten fresh or used in various dishes. Try them in jams, pies, muffins and even wine.

 

Are you captivated by the prospect of growing honeyberries but unsure about their suitability for UK gardens? Honeyberry bushes grow well in our British climate conditions and are an excellent choice for gardeners across the country. They cater to both adventurous gardeners and those seeking to diversify their fruit gardens with something unique.

 

Honeyberry plants are surprisingly low-maintenance and easy to grow. They’re tolerant of a wide range of soil types, resistant to most pests and diseases, and can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C, making them ideal for even the most challenging garden locations.

 

At Pomona Fruits, we’re passionate about helping you succeed in your fruit-growing endeavours. That’s why each honeyberry bush comes with comprehensive care instructions. From guidance on planting and pruning to advice on harvesting and storage, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

 

Embrace the opportunity to grow these nutritious and unusual berries, enjoying their sweet-tart flavour and numerous health benefits straight from your garden. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just purchasing plants; you’re investing in a unique gardening experience, expanding your culinary horizons, and adding truly beneficial bushes to your garden’s ecosystem.

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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.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.
 
Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.
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Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.
 
Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

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Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June. Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).
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Strawberry plants (Summer Potted Plants)

Summer Potted Strawberry Plants are available througout Septmber and will be despatched within 14 days.

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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.

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Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

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Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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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.

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