10 best varieties of honeysuckle for the middle lane

Canadian honeysuckle varieties, for example, Boreal Blizzard, can be successfully planted in central Russia. It is among the late-ripening and begins to produce a crop from about mid-July. Ripening occurs in stages, providing fresh berries for about a month. The bushes are relatively small, but the yield from the fifth year of fruiting is up to 5 kilograms. This is due, among other things, to the size of the berries, reaching 3-4 grams. The Canadian honeysuckle Boreal Blizzard is self-fertile and needs to be in proximity to pollinators with similar flowering times.The popularity of this and other Canadian varieties is gradually growing, although not everywhere they can be purchased without pre-order.

Morena is an early ripe variety of edible honeysuckle, bred by domestic breeders. You can plant it both in central Russia and in most other regions. Bushes up to 1.7 meters high have a beautiful spherical crown and low density. The sour-sweet berries of Morena begin to ripen already in the first decade of June, but to prevent shedding, it is better to pick them from the bushes every 2-3 days. The fruits are quite large, up to 3.5 grams, they are distinguished by decent keeping quality. Like many other varieties of honeysuckle, this one is self-fertile, but it has excellent resistance to fungal diseases and insect pest attacks.

The honeysuckle variety Blue Bird was bred in the 80s of the last century, when the active distribution of this berry began in the USSR. It has excellent frost resistance, which allows planting shrubs both in the middle lane and in most other regions. The blue bird is one of the earliest ripening species; you can enjoy its tasty and fragrant berries with a sweet taste already in early June. The variety is self-fertile, therefore, in order to obtain a full-fledged harvest, there must be other honeysuckle bushes nearby with a similar flowering period. With proper care and regular pruning, the shrub will delight with delicious berries for at least 30 years.

The edible honeysuckle of the Long-fruited variety was bred by Ural breeders and is excellent for growing in the middle lane. The berries are quite large, elongated with a slightly bumpy surface. The yield depends on the age of the plant and the correct care, but it is rarely less than 1.5-2 kg, and sometimes exceeds these average values. The berries are sweet with a minimal amount of acid, but in dry years they can feel a slight bitterness.The bushes of the Long-fruited Honeysuckle are quite compact, only 1-1.3 meters in height, but, like others, they need a companion for full pollination. Gardeners appreciate the characteristics of this variety.

Those who do not have too much free space on the site should plant Amphora honeysuckle. It grows no more than 1.5 meters in height, but is capable of producing an excellent harvest of juicy and fragrant berries weighing up to 1.5 grams. The taste is sweet and sour, with a subtle bitterness. The plant is intended for cultivation not only in the middle lane, but also in a more severe climate, because it can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees. Amphora is one of those types of honeysuckle, the fruits of which do not crumble longer than others. It is best to plant a variety in the sunny parts of the site, where it will feel most comfortable. The immunity to diseases of the plant is excellent, but it needs to be treated regularly from pests.

Honeysuckle Blue spindle is valued for its relatively compact size of bushes that do not take up much space on the site, as well as resistance to the most difficult weather conditions. The variety is not afraid of frosts up to 40 degrees, it tolerates drought perfectly, which allows it to be planted even in Siberian conditions. It got its name due to the elongated shape of the berries, having a weight of 1-1.5 grams and a length of 2.5 cm. The taste of the fruit largely depends on the weather - in a drought it has a slight bitterness, and when the soil is waterlogged - freshness. The variety is self-infertile, that is, to obtain a crop, it is necessary to have a number of shrubs with a similar flowering period. Ripening occurs gradually, therefore, in order to prevent falling off, it is recommended to pluck them every two days.

Honeysuckle The Giant's Daughter is a hybrid variety, for the creation of which the Bakchar Giant, popular in central Russia, was used. It belongs to the middle-late, begins to ripen in the second half of June. The berries are large, with an average weight of 1.8 grams, but some reach 3 grams and a length of 3-4 cm. They have excellent taste, without bitterness and with a minimum amount of acid. The daughter of a giant is self-fertile, needs to be in the neighborhood with pollinators. One of the advantages is high frost resistance. He is not afraid of frosts down to -50 degrees, so the bushes do not require shelter. The variety is resistant to diseases and pests. In their reviews, gardeners often call him one of the best.

Honeysuckle Leningrad giant can be planted not only in the middle zone, but also in a more severe climate, because the variety is highly frost-resistant and tolerates winter colds down to -40 degrees. The berries are quite large up to 4 grams and are considered one of the sweetest. The variety belongs to the elite and is often used to obtain new varieties of honeysuckle. The bushes are quite tall and sprawling, give a harvest in the second year and last up to 25-30 years.The berries ripen unevenly, so it's best to pick them as soon as they're ready. The Leningrad giant is one of the self-infertile, which, perhaps, is almost its only drawback.

Among the best varieties of edible honeysuckle for planting in central Russia, Nymph can rightly be attributed. It is late-ripening, since the berries ripen only after the 20th of June. The fruits are quite large, weighing up to 1.2 grams, with a pleasant aroma and sweet and sour taste. The yield is considered average and is about 1.5 kg per bush, rarely more. A big advantage of the Nymph is that the berries practically do not crumble. The bush is quite tall, sprawling, suitable for decorating a hedge. Of the shortcomings - self-fertility and the need to plant a number of other varieties of honeysuckle. The frost resistance of the Nymph is excellent. It is able to withstand colds down to -40 degrees in winter, and buds, flowers and ovaries do not lose their viability in frosts down to -8 degrees.

The variety of honeysuckle Bakcharsky giant is one of the most large-fruited. It gives elongated berries with a pronounced wax coating and weighing up to 2.5 grams, up to 5 centimeters long. At the same time, their skin is very tender, and the flesh is dense. The taste is predominantly sweet with a slight sourness. The bushes of the Bakcharsky giant reach a height of up to 2 meters, begin to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting and remain viable for up to 20 years. The ripening of berries in the middle lane begins around mid-June, but much depends on weather conditions. The variety has good immunity against diseases, is not afraid of frosts down to -35 degrees. Reviews about it sound only positive, although some gardeners note that the shrub grows very slowly.