Lonicera caerulea

Species

Also called deepblue honeysuckle

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Lonicera caerulea
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub

“Most species of Lonicera are hardy twining climbers, with a minority of shrubby habit.” — Honeysuckle - Wikipedia

Days to germination2 years

“~730 days to harvest” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Days to maturity2 years

“~730 days to harvest” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Germination temperature21 °F

“flowers survive temperatures to approximately 21°F (-6°C)” — Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) Care Guide | Outdoor Plant Care

Lightfull sun

“Full sun” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Water1 inch per week for young plants

“water young plants at 1 inch per week for the first growing season” — Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) Care Guide | Outdoor Plant Care

Soil pH5.5–6.75

“Soil: Well-drained, fertile; pH 5.5-7.0” — Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) Care Guide | Outdoor Plant Care

Hardiness zones2–8

“USDA zones 2–8” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Spacing54–60 in

“48″ apart” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Height42–60 in

“48″ apart” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Propagationseed

“seed” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Start indoors2–4 weeks before last frost

“2–4 weeks before your last spring frost” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Transplant2–4 weeks before your last spring frost

“2–4 weeks before your last spring frost” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Ready whenSoft, sunken, leaking spots on ripe or ripening berries within a day or two of picking, and tiny white larvae inside — crush a handful in salty water and they float out.

“Soft, sunken, leaking spots on ripe or ripening berries within a day or two of picking, and tiny white larvae inside — crush a handful in salty water and they float out.” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

Edible partsberries

“berries” — How to Care for sweetberry honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea)

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic / edible fruit” — Lonicera caerulea - How to grow & care

Companionsblueberry, hummingbirds

“Plant near Blueberry” — How to grow Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) — G4rden

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