Honeyberry Blue Banana
£12.00
Blue Banana is a member of the Blue Moose family and is one of the sweetest varieties available.
Native to Siberia, this edible member of the honeysuckle family is incredibly hardy (down to -40C!) and is a wonderful addition to the ever-growing range of super-fruits.
Current Height – 20-30cm
Fruiting – Late June/July
Eventual Height – 1.2m
Eventual Spread – 1.2m
This product is supplied in a 3L pot.
Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the root-ball or pot. Mix a general fertiliser with the infill soil. Water regularly until established. Honeyberries will grow well in most soils but loose & free-draining soil with a pH of 6.5 would be ideal. They can, however cope with a range between 5 & 8. Plant 1.5m (5ft) – 2m (7ft) apart, in rows 4ft (14ft) apart.
Pruning is best done in early spring as the plant breaks into bud, however it is recommended to keep pruning to a minimum to maximize fruit yield. Mulch yearly with well rotted manure or compost to retain moisture & suppress weeds. Apply a general fertiliser in spring.
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Blue Banana is a member of the Blue Moose family and is one of the sweetest varieties available. The large banana shaped berries are juicy and sweet with a great refreshing flavour. Ideal for all purposes use – eating fresh, freezing and blending. Upright grower with very vigorous habit, has a dense branching structure and develops a dome shaped crown.
Pollinator for Aurora or Honeybee
Plant 1.5m (5ft) – 2m (7ft) apart, in rows 4ft (14ft) apart.
Eventual height and spread: 1.5m
Crops: June/July
Native to Siberia, this edible member of the honeysuckle family is incredibly hardy (down to -40C!) and is a wonderful addition to the ever-growing range of super-fruits. The large elliptical berries are a similar colour and taste to blueberries with a slight aftertaste of honey. The fruit is very high in antioxidants, loaded with vitamin C and retains flavour and form when frozen. Honeyberries are a versatile fruit as they can be eaten fresh and used in making jams, jellies and even ice-cream! Very hardy, drought resistant and easy to grow with the added advantage of being virtually pest and disease free. Unlike blueberries, does not require acidic soil.
Eventual height and spread: 1.2m (4ft). Cropping season: late May/June.
This product is supplied in a 3L pot.
Lonicera caerula
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