Honeyberry ‘Giant’s Heart’ (Lonicera caerulea) – 3L Pot Fruit Bush
Honeyberry ‘Giant’s Heart’ is a vigorous honeyberry fruit bush producing impressively large, sweet and juicy berries in mid-summer. Supplied in a 3L pot, this well-branched cultivar is capable of exceptionally high yields, making it a standout choice for productive gardens.
Key Features
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High-yielding honeyberry, capable of producing up to 4kg of fruit per bush
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Large, sweet, juicy berries ideal for fresh eating, freezing and wine making
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Vigorous, well-branched growth for strong establishment
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Moderately late variety, ripening from early to mid July
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Hardy and reliable, well suited to UK conditions
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Requires a pollination partner such as ‘Strawberry Sensation’ for best crops
Product Description
Honeyberry ‘Giant’s Heart’ is a robust and productive variety of Lonicera caerulea, valued for its heavy yields and excellent fruit quality. The berries are noticeably larger than many honeyberries, with a sweet, juicy flavour that makes them versatile for both fresh use and preserving.
This cultivar has a neat, bushy habit and performs well when planted with adequate spacing to allow air circulation and light penetration. Cropping in July, it helps extend the soft fruit season and provides a valuable mid-summer harvest.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, ‘Giant’s Heart’ thrives in well-prepared soil and benefits from being planted alongside a compatible pollinator. Once established, it will deliver reliable crops year after year with minimal maintenance.
Specifications
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Botanical name: Lonicera caerulea ‘Giant’s Heart’
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Common name: Honeyberry ‘Giant’s Heart’
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Plant type: Fruit bush
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Pot size: 3L pot
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Cropping time: July
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Variety timing: Moderately late
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Eventual height: 1.5m
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Eventual spread: 1.5m
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Yield potential: Up to 4kg per bush
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Fruit: Large, sweet, juicy
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Uses: Fresh eating, freezing, wine
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Pollination: Pollination partner required (e.g. ‘Strawberry Sensation’)
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Plant spacing: 1.5–2m apart
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Hardiness: Hardy
Care Tips
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Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded position for best fruiting
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Grow in fertile, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter
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Plant alongside a compatible pollinator variety to ensure good crops
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Water regularly during dry spells, especially while establishing
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Mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil structure
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Prune lightly if needed to maintain shape after fruiting
Add Honeyberry ‘Giant’s Heart’ to your garden for a high-performing, heavy-cropping fruit bush with delicious, versatile berries – an excellent choice for keen fruit growers or as a productive addition to any edible garden.
The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
