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Lonicera caerulea

Blue Honeysuckle, Sweetberry

Cold-hardy deciduous shrub producing edible blue berries. Early spring flowers, prefers cool climates and moist well-drained soil. Ideal for temperate gardens.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Blue Honeysuckle, Sweetberry
Family	Caprifoliaceae
Genus	Lonicera
Species	Caerulea
Origin	Northern Asia / Siberia
Blooming	Early spring, berries in summer
Leaf Color	Green to yellow-orange
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil with pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; tolerates cooler climates best.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release balanced fertilizer in early spring before growth.

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Pruning

Prune lightly after harvest to remove dead wood and shape shrub.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

-13° – 82°

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Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

3000 – 60000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1000 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

400 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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