Botanical profile

Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora'

Latin name
Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora'
Common name
Honeyberry 'Aurora'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora', known as haskap 'Aurora', is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright and vigorous habit, recognized for the superior quality of its fruit and its sustained productivity. Flowering early in spring with small, cold-hardy, creamy-white flowers, it produces an abundance of large, elongated, dark blue fruits in early summer. This variety stands out with a milder and more balanced flavor than many other cultivars, with less bitterness at full maturity. Its dense bluish-green foliage makes it an excellent choice for a fruiting hedge or an edible bed. Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora' prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly fertile soil. A compatible variety is necessary to ensure optimal pollination and maximize the harvest.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, keep soil slightly moist
Fertilization
Compost in spring to support production
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly fertile
Minimum temperature
-45°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Large, firm and juicy dark blue fruits with a sweet and balanced flavor and a slight tartness
Foliage color
Blueish green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Vigorous upright growth, dense productive habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 ft (1.8 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Honeyberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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