Lonicera caerulea 'Boreal Beauty'
Boreal Beauty' Haskap
Boreal Beauty' Haskap
Exposure
- Sun
Rusticity
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bloom time
- May
- Delicious
- Large fruits
- Cold hardy
- Productive
- Late-season
Very hardy, this zone 2 cultivar produces firm, flavorful fruits. It is very popular with producers because its fruits are very uniform; they are the same size and shape, and ripen at the same time. Boreal Beauty is a late cultivar, about two weeks later than other cultivars, and produces a very large quantity of berries. It is also resistant to mold.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
99 - 130 cm
Spread
99 - 150 cm
Height
150 - 198 cm
Spacing
39 - 51 in.
Spread
39 - 59 in.
Height
59 - 78 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
- Cream white
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moist and well drained
Maintenance:
- Easy. Use of mulch recommended
Soil requirement:
- Well drained. 5% organic matter. pH 6 to 8
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Cold
- Mold
- Partial shade
Attract:
- Birds
- Pollinators
Use:
- Open ground
- Flowerbed
- Hedge
Attribute:
- Edible. Fast growing