KAMTSCHATKA BLUEBERRY (Lonicera kamtschatica) –VOSTORG - 9FA91-

KAMCHATKA HONEYBERRY ‘VORSTORG’ – Lonicera kamtschatica

Botanical name: Lonicera kamtschatica
Variety: ‘Vorstorg’
Common names: Kamchatka honeyberry, Siberian blueberry, haskap, May berry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: deciduous fruit shrub
Origin: cold regions of northern Asia
Hardiness: very high; tolerates extremely cold winter temperatures
Growth habit: compact, bushy and well-branched; maximum height 180 cm
Fruits: elongated berries, blue-violet in colour, covered with a characteristic waxy bloom
Fruit size: good; the ‘Vorstorg’ variety is appreciated for its good-sized fruits
Taste: aromatic, sweet and tart, with a pleasant acidic note
Ripening period: early, generally from late spring to early summer
Yield: abundant, with numerous fruits borne along the branches
Fruit use: excellent fresh, or for jams, jellies, juices, desserts and processed products
Cultivation: easy to grow and undemanding
Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Soil: preferably fertile, moist and well-drained
Watering: regular during the growing season and especially during fruit ripening
Pruning: generally limited; useful for keeping the plant well-ventilated and encouraging fruit production
Pollination: for good fruit production, it is recommended to grow ‘Vorstorg’ together with ‘Velikana’, which is required as a pollinator. VORSTORG + VELIKANA
Ideal for: home vegetable gardens, domestic orchards, gardens, growing in the ground and, in a suitably sized container, also in pots
Key feature: excellent cold hardiness and very early fruiting