Product description
Honeyberry Aurora is a dense, compact fruit plant with a vigorous upright growing habit. Mature plants produce up to 4kg of sweet, juicy, edible berries every year, ready to harvest from mid-June to mid-July.
Aurora honeyberries are sometimes known as blue banana berries, due to their elongated shape. They are one of the sweetest honeyberry varieties and are delicious freshly picked, but also ideal for making jams, desserts, and smoothies. Aurora honeyberries freeze well, so they can be enjoyed all year round.
Honeyberry plants are low maintenance and easy to care for. They tolerate partial shade but yield a bigger harvest in full sun. Plant in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil for the best results and mulch annually. Honeyberry Aurora needs another honeyberry plant of a different variety nearby for pollination.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Honeyberry 'Aurora'
Honeyberry 'Aurora'
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Product description
Honeyberry Aurora is a dense, compact fruit plant with a vigorous upright growing habit. Mature plants produce up to 4kg of sweet, juicy, edible berries every year, ready to harvest from mid-June to mid-July.
Aurora honeyberries are sometimes known as blue banana berries, due to their elongated shape. They are one of the sweetest honeyberry varieties and are delicious freshly picked, but also ideal for making jams, desserts, and smoothies. Aurora honeyberries freeze well, so they can be enjoyed all year round.
Honeyberry plants are low maintenance and easy to care for. They tolerate partial shade but yield a bigger harvest in full sun. Plant in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil for the best results and mulch annually. Honeyberry Aurora needs another honeyberry plant of a different variety nearby for pollination.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Honeyberries need cross-pollination for better fruit production, so plant at least two varieties nearby.
How to Water
Water Honeyberries consistently, especially during dry spells. Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained. Avoid over-watering to prevent root rot. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
How to Plant
Plant Honeyberries in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with full sun or partial shade. Space plants 60-90cm apart for optimal air circulation and growth. Dig a hole that’s twice the size of the root ball, place the plant, and cover with soil.
