A late blooming selection that pollinates with Blue Pagoda, Blue Velvet, Blue Moon, Blue Pacific and Kamchatka. Blue Sea™ Honeyberry is an unusually large, sweet and flavorful variety from Northern Japan.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming, pollinates with Blue Velvet, Kamchatka, Blue Moon, Blue Pagoda, or Blue Pacific. Not self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun in cool summer areas, to full shade in warmer regions. Balanced moisture. Eliminate grass competition in root zone, especially in early years. Top dress with compost yearly. Tolerates a wider range of ph than blueberry, but requires 5-10% organic matter to thrive. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 750 -1000 hours below 45F, perhaps less
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 2-3' x 4'
