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Cinderella Honeyberry

Lonicera Caerulea

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Overview

The Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) is a cold-hardy shrub reaching 3 feet high and wide. Boasts oblong blueberry-like fruits with a tangy-sweet flavor, ripening in late spring. Thrives in USDA Zones 3-8, preferring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Perfect for small spaces and edible landscapes, plant in pairs for pollination. A beautiful and bountiful addition offering white flowers and lush green foliage.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 2–7Type Shrub, VineClimate Temperate
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — making it an excellent choice for small gardens or as a border plant

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — delicate white flowers bloom before the foliage emerges
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — The Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) is a cold-hardy shrub reaching 3 feet high and wide; perfect for
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — Adapted to USDA zones 2 through 7
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — contributing to a lush appearance throughout the growing season.<br><br>In early spring; shrub / vine for full or
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — Boasts oblong blueberry-like fruits with a tangy-sweet flavor, ripening in late spring
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — is a compact deciduous shrub that provides both aesthetic charm and delicious edible berries; boasts oblong
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — Thrives in USDA Zones 3-8, preferring well-drained soil and full sun to part shade
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — providing an early source of nectar for pollinators; delicate white flowers bloom before the foliage emerges
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — this hardy cultivar thrives in a wide range of climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade; the shrub
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — the shrub produces an abundant crop of elongated
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — Cinderella Honeyberry's leaves are a lustrous green; adapted to USDA zones 2 through 7
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — roughly 1 to 1.5 inches long
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — this hardy cultivar thrives in a wide range of climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — Perfect for small spaces and edible landscapes, plant in pairs for pollination
Cinderella Honeyberry (Lonicera Caerulea) — This will ensure optimal fruit production and contribute to a fruitful garden experience for the client
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Lonicera Caerulea
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