Blue Velvet™ Honeyberry Plant
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Description
Grow large crops of tasty, unique berries. These members of the honeysuckle family produce clusters of elongated berries with a high level of antioxidants and a sweet, blueberry-like flavor that is good for fresh eating or making preserves. Upright growth habit. Healthy plants can have a life span of up to 50 years! Cold-hardy. Ripens in late May, early June.
For this specimen to produce, it’ll need a different honeyberry plant that blooms around the same time to pollinate it.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Cream, Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late May, Early June |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Taste | Sweet, Tart |
| Texture | Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow honeyberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
