Haskap 'Boreal Beauty'

‘Boreal Beauty’ Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beauty’). Lonicera caerulea 'Boreal Beauty', also known as 'Boreal Beauty' honeyberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub renowned for producing some of the largest honeyberry fruits and for its remarkable flavor. This vigorous variety forms a dense, rounded bush that integrates perfectly into fruit gardens and edible landscapes. In spring, small creamy-white flowers appear very early in the season and are followed by elongated, dark blue berries covered with a light bloom. The fruits are particularly large, fleshy, and very flavorful, offering a rich and sweet taste with a slight tart note reminiscent of blueberries.

To plant ‘Boreal Beauty’ honeyberry, choose a suitable exposure: full sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is well-drained and slightly fertile. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilization without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work.

Allow for a width of 1.5 m (5 feet) when planning this plant's spot in the garden. The indicated height of 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet) helps in choosing its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.