Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.
Potted Honey Gin Haskap
Potted Honey Gin Haskap
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Lonicera caerulea
History: Little is known about the origins of Honey Gin aside from the fact it originated in Russia.
Why We Grow It: This variety boasts a unique sweet flavour with hints of smoked plum. Honey Gin's berries are 2cm long and deep blue and juicy. They can be used in a wide variety of ways such as fresh eating or cooking but are generally noted for their excellence in wine, gin, and vodka production.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Fresh eating, juice, cooking, drying, jelly, wine, etc.
Fruit Size: 2cm long
Storage: Keeps about a week when stored in the fridge
Harvest: June - Late
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2
Soil Preference: Prefers average conditions and well-drained soil
Flowering Time: Middle
Bloom Colour: Greenish-white
Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollinator of a different haskap variety with a similar bloom time
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Shrub grows up to 1.5m tall, upright and dense growth pattern. Harvest late June to mid July.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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