Cinderella Honeyberry – Early Blooming
The Cinderella Honeyberry is extremely vigorous, growing to a height of 4 feet and spreading 3 feet. The medium size fruits have good quality and are best eaten fresh from the bush to enjoy the excellent fresh blend of flavors. This is a good choice for home gardens and u-pick growers.
Early Blooming Honeyberry Varieties
From Eastern Rusia and Siberia, these varieties are well adapted to colder regions and tend to be more upright growing. While blooming at the right time for the Mid-West, East Coast and other colder regions, they often bloom too early for good pollination in the Maritime Northwest.
Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea
Site and Soil: Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Cinderella requires another Early Honeyberry for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: hardy to -35° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 4 feet tall by 3 feet wide
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: May-June
Yield: 5-10 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Honeyberry is not bothered by pests or diseases. To deter birds, use mylar flash tape or cover plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 2-7