'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush
Blueberry taste, no soil fuss
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush
- If you're looking for some new fruit to grow, then may we kindly point you in the direction of the 'Blue Velvet' honeyberry bush!
- Boasting delightful, trumpet-shaped white flowers and lush green foliage, this shrubby bush would be a lovely plant even without the berries - but when you throw in the fruits on top of that? Wowzer...
- The elongated, cylindrical blue berries are ready to harvest at the beginning of summer and have a wonderful sweet taste, combined with a lovely hint of tang.
- A seriously tough cookie, this plant will tolerate whatever temperatures the British winter can throw at it, and just to top it all off, it's nice and easy to grow.
- If there was going to be a fruit to wrestle the superfood title from the blueberry, it would be the honeyberry. Bursting with vitamins A and C, as well as a whole host of beneficial antioxidants, these blue fruits are undoubtedly the best new health food in town.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, needing at least 6 hours of sunlight for optimal fruiting.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil, and can tolerate cold, wet soils better than many other fruits, surviving down to -20°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Blue Velvet' Honeyberry Bush benefits from light pruning in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches and maintain an open structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Blue Velvet' honeyberry is incredibly hardy (RHS H7), capable of surviving extreme temperatures well below -20°C. Originating from Siberia, it is completely unfazed by British winters and will thrive in even the coldest UK regions.
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Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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