Description of honeysuckle variety Amphora, rules for planting and caring for the bush

Experienced gardeners distinguish Amphora honeysuckle from all known varieties and leave laudatory reviews about it. The crop is easy to care for, has good frost resistance, and in season it will delight you with an abundant harvest of large, tasty berries. The description of the variety presents the main characteristics of the bush and fruits, and provides the pollinators necessary for regular fruiting.

Description and characteristics of the variety

This is one of the young varieties of honeysuckle, which appeared about 30 years ago - in the last decade of the 20th century. The variety was obtained in St. Petersburg as a result of selection of honeysuckle Roxana and wild shrubs from Kamchatka.

Officially, Amphora is recommended for cultivation throughout the Russian Federation, but this is quite conditional. In general, these plants do not like either too hot and dry climates or severe frosts. Therefore, it is possible to grow Amphora in the middle zone, where there are no sudden changes in temperature and extremes in weather conditions.

Honeysuckle Amphora is a bush about 1.5 m high. The crown is small, round, and sparse. The branches grow straight at a slight slope, the leaves are light green, oval, elongated, with a little fluff. Honeysuckle blooms with yellow-green flowers. They look like bells.

'Leningrad Giant'

Variety selected by FSUE "Bakcharskoe".

Honeysuckle fruit variety 'Bakcharsky giant. Photo from the site sortoved.ruThe bushes are vigorous (up to 2 m in height) with a loose spreading crown; shoots are straight, light green. The leaves are very beautiful: large, fleecy, dark green. Ripening period is mid-early. The berries are impressive in size: 4-5 cm long, weighing 1.5-2.5 g; asymmetrical, slightly lumpy, dark blue, with a slight blue tint.

• 'The Pride of Bakchar';
• 'Azure';
• 'Amphora';
• 'In memory of Gidzyuk';
• 'Nymph'.

Variety selected by the Pavlovsk Experimental Station VIR named after. N.I. Vavilova.

Honeysuckle variety 'Leningrad Giant'. Photo from the site sortoved.ru

The height of the plant depends on the growing conditions, and can vary between 1-2.5 m; The crown is compact, medium-thick. Medium ripening variety. The berries are large: 2-3.3 cm long, weighing 1-4 g, elongated cylindrical in shape, dark blue, with a bluish bloom. The berries have a sweet and sour (the sourness is more pronounced) taste, no bitterness, with an intense aroma.

Shedding is weak. The fruits grow in a cluster, which makes picking very easy. The variety is often used in folk medicine; it is also good for homemade preparations. Productivity - from 1 to 3 kg (in favorable years - up to 5 kg) per bush. It is not damaged by pests and diseases, winter hardiness is very high (flowers can withstand frosts down to - 7 ° C). The best pollinators of honeysuckle variety 'Leningrad Giant':

• 'Blue Spindle';
• 'Moraine';
• 'In memory of Kuminov';
• 'Blue bird';
• 'Start' and others.

What are the benefits of honeysuckle?

The bush not only produces a harvest, but also has good decorative characteristics. It can be grown to create a hedge, a shady gazebo, or as a decoration in landscaping. In addition, the berries contain a lot of ascorbic acid - about 60 mg for every 100 g of berries.

As for the advantages of the variety, there are many of them:

• Excellent frost resistance . Honeysuckle tolerates temperatures down to -45 degrees; even flowers can withstand down to -5 degrees during spring frosts.
• After ripening, the berries do not fall off . They can hang on branches for up to two weeks.
• The fruits are well transported and last a long time.
• The variety has high immunity to fungal diseases and insect pests.

'Long-fruited'

Obtained as a result of selection from the South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture (Chelyabinsk). In 1994, the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation.

Honeysuckle fruits variety 'Long-fruited'. Photo from the site sortoved.ru

The bushes are spreading and medium-sized. The shoots are long, curved, thin; leaves are medium-sized, dark green. The variety is early ripening. Fruits weigh 1-2 g, length 2.5-2.7 cm; the skin is thin, the surface is lumpy, the color is blue-violet, with a bluish coating. The taste is high, there is no bitterness. From one bush you get from 1.3 to 3 kg of berries, the shedding of ripe fruits is average.

• 'Moraine';
• 'Chelyabinka';
• 'Highlight';
• 'Sineglazka';
• 'Blueberry' and others.

Productivity of honeysuckle Amphora

From each bush you can harvest up to 2 kg of crop. Compotes, jams, jams, juices are prepared from the berries and used in baking.

The shape of the berries resembles an ancient Greek amphora, hence the name of the variety. They grow about 3-4 cm long and weigh up to 2-3 g, dark blue in color, covered with a strong coating. The pulp is tender, sweet and sour, without aroma, but with a lingonberry aftertaste. Amphora belongs to the dessert varieties.

The harvest can already be harvested 2-3 years after planting - this is a fast-bearing type of honeysuckle. The berries usually ripen at the end of summer.

'Blue bird'

Variety selected by the Siberian Horticulture Research Institute.

Honeysuckle fruit variety 'Blue Bird'. Photo from the site sortoved.ru

Bushes 1.2-1.8 m high, with thin straight shoots. The crown is oval-shaped, thick, dense. Early ripening variety, low fruit shedding. The berries are spindle-shaped, dark blue, with a pronounced blue tinge; 1.5-2 cm long, weighing 0.9-1.2 g. The pulp is juicy, tender, sweet, with barely perceptible sourness, aromatic. The yield is 1-2 kg per bush, in particularly favorable years - up to 2.5 kg. The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to diseases and pests. The best pollinators for honeysuckle variety 'Blue Bird':

• 'Cinderella';
• 'Blue Spindle';
• 'Moraine';
• 'In Memory of Kuminov' and others.

How to plant honeysuckle

Amphora is not picky about growing conditions. It grows in lowlands, shade and sun. She is also not afraid of the wind, but strong gusts can break the shoots. However, the more favorable the conditions are, the better the harvest will be.

Where to plant honeysuckle

Despite the fact that this crop grows well in different conditions, it is better to plant it in a sunny place. Avoid shady and low-lying areas, as this reduces yield. Due to unfavorable conditions, the plant may not bear fruit at all.

Also choose a corner next to buildings or a hedge to protect the bush from wind and drafts, especially in spring and winter. Honeysuckle goes well with lilac and jasmine; you can get a beautiful composition.

Prepare the soil in advance, as the bush prefers fertile, breathable soil. Apply rotted manure, humus, and also deoxidize the soil using lime or dolomite flour. The bush loves neutral or slightly acidic soils. Groundwater must be located at a depth of at least 1.5 m or more.

As for time, much depends on the growing region. In the southern regions, planting can be done in the fall, since the plant has a lot of time to adapt to new conditions. It is preferable to do this in September to November. At this time, the active life of the plant has already ceased, and frost is still far away.

If you want to grow honeysuckle in the northern and central regions, do it better in the spring in April, when the weather becomes more stable, but active bud growth has not yet begun. The main thing is to avoid planting in May and June, when the crop is active. In the Moscow region and other central regions - do this no later than the first half of October, otherwise the plant will be caught by frost. If it is not prepared, it may die or be seriously injured.

It is optimal to take 2-3 seedlings with a well-developed root system for planting. Also pay attention to its type. The closed one adapts better and takes root in a new place.

How to plant honeysuckle

Start preparing the pit in advance - a couple of weeks in advance. Dig up the area to remove perennial plant roots, overwintering pests and weeds. Pour humus or manure and bury it in the ground.

Then make a hole 60x60 cm. If you are going to grow several bushes, prepare the holes at a distance of 2-3 m from each other so that you can walk freely between them without breaking branches.

Fill the bottom with drainage. This could be broken brick, crushed stone, etc. Despite the fact that honeysuckle loves lowlands, where there is less wind and drafts, it does not like waterlogged soils.

Mix the excavated soil with 100 g of superphosphate, ash, and a bucket of humus. Pour half the soil and fertilizer back into the hole and leave it for a couple of weeks. On the day of planting, water the soil well - pour in 2-3 buckets of warm water. Place a peg in the middle to tie the bush and give it the correct growth vector.

Dip the roots of the seedling in water for a couple of hours, sprinkle with ash or rinse with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Place it in the center of the hole, spreading out the roots if it has an open root system. Now fill it with settled soil so that the root collar remains 5-7 cm above the ground level. Over time, it will drop to the desired level on its own.

Water the honeysuckle seedling - 10 liters of water for each bush. After all the water has been absorbed, mulch the tree trunk with manure, peat, sawdust or pine needles. When planting in autumn, there is no need to prune, but in spring, shorten all shoots by 30 cm.

If the seedling has a closed root system, adaptation will be even easier and faster. Make sure that the soil does not crumble when removing it from the container. There is no need to straighten the roots in the hole. Leave the root collar at the same level without deepening.

Secrets of cultivation

The bush begins its spring awakening very early, so autumn planting, in September, is the best option. Only in the south can the crop be replanted until mid-March. You need to take the selection of a place for a seedling seriously. Honeysuckle Amphora grows in any conditions, including in the shade. At the same time, the shrub is photophilous and bears fruit better in warm and moderately rainy weather. In the sun, the berries of the Amphora variety are tastier and sweeter. Honeysuckle bushes are planted at intervals of 1.5-2 m.

Selection of location and soil

For Amphora honeysuckle, choose a sunny place or with light partial shade if the bush is grown as a fruiting bush. In the shade the plant will develop, but is unlikely to bloom. Can be planted in an open place; honeysuckle is not afraid of cold wind. Although this will also have a negative impact on the quality of fruiting. The plant is moisture-loving, but does not develop well in swampy soil and in areas where spring or rain water accumulates. Honeysuckle cannot be placed in lowlands.

Light soils, slightly acidic and neutral, are suitable for shrubs. On heavy soils, a substrate is prepared in the hole from equal parts of local fertile soil, humus and sand. Experienced gardeners advise placing the bush in the light afternoon shade of an apple tree, which is considered a favorable neighbor for honeysuckle.

Planting a bush

For a fruit-bearing bush, choose 2-3-year-old seedlings of the Amphora variety with a root system diameter of up to 20 cm. A hole is prepared at the selected location a week before planting.

• Planting pit size 0.3 m x 0.3 m x 0.3 m;
• The drainage layer of ceramics and pebbles is at least 10 cm;
• The soil is mixed with humus, 1 liter of wood ash, 60 g of potassium sulfate and 150 g of superphosphate;
• Before planting, water the hole, pour a mound of fertile soil and carefully lay the roots of the seedling on it;
• When filling the hole, the root collar is deepened by 3 cm;
• The soil around the trunk is compacted, a circular groove is made along the edges of the hole for irrigation and filled with water;
• Then the soil is mulched with grass, old sawdust, compost, and peat.

The early ripening berry bush of the Amphora variety is undemanding, but still the harvest will be much better if you pay more attention to the plants. The earth is slightly loosened, up to 5-6 cm, so as not to damage the surface root system, and weeds on which pests settle are removed. They work especially carefully under bushes older than 5 years, whose root system rises to the surface of the soil.

Care

After planting, the bush can be left alone. The plant overwinters well. For the winter, it is enough to cover it with spruce branches and mulch the tree trunk. In spring, you can loosen the soil to better supply oxygen to the roots.

How to water honeysuckle

In general, if the weather is favorable, the Amphora variety does not require additional watering. Water it during flowering and fruiting, and also if the summer is too hot and dry. In other cases, Amphora honeysuckle does not like waterlogging.

What to feed

The plant begins to bear fruit in the third year of cultivation, so at first you can leave it alone. Next, apply nitrogen in the form of organic fertilizers. It can be humus or compost. Scatter the fertilizer around the tree trunk and work it into the soil a little.

At the end of summer, scatter wood ash around the Amphora and also embed it in the ground. Use mineral fertilizers only if there is no organic matter and the possibility of obtaining it. They can be used for foliar feeding.

Pruning honeysuckle

There is no need to prune immediately after planting in the fall. For the first 2-3 years, only sanitary pruning can be done, removing damaged, broken or diseased shoots. In adulthood, honeysuckle is trimmed according to the shape required for the design of the site. It is even possible to simply remove the branch crown that thickens it too much and not give it a special shape. There are no rules for pruning Amphora, like any honeysuckle. But if you need to carry out the procedure, the optimal time is September-October.

After 8 years, the oldest shoots are removed. Fruit-bearing branches are 3-7 years old. Anti-aging pruning is necessary after 15 years of growth. To do this, more than half of the bush, old and damaged shoots are cut out, plus a lot of fertilizer is added.

How to propagate honeysuckle

You can propagate the crop in three ways:

1. By layering - they press the outer branches to the ground, secure them and wait for rooting. When roots appear, the plant is transplanted to a new location.
2. By cuttings . They are prepared in the fall, rooted in the winter, and planted in a permanent place of growth in the spring.
3. Dividing the bush . This option is suitable for mature plants, but not yet old enough. It is important to ensure that when dividing, all parts receive an equal number of shoots and root systems.

Agricultural technology

Despite the fact that the plant is not too capricious, it has its own nuances of planting and care, which will be discussed below.

Selecting a location

Choose a sunny location for planting. Honeysuckle will also grow in a very dark space, but it will produce better yield in a sunny area. But winds and drafts are not dangerous to the plant and do not affect its viability.

But it will still be safer if there is a fence near the bush, because the wind can damage the tender shoots. Other varieties of honeysuckle can become excellent neighbors for Amphora; it also gets along well with jasmine and lilac bushes.

Planting and care

The most optimal time for planting honeysuckle is from August to early November. In spring, planting is excluded, since at this time the bush should already take root and begin to grow, and the buds should swell. Amphora seedlings that are 2–3 years old are most suitable for planting.

Amphora requires stable average soil moisture. The ideal option is neutral soil with acidity up to 8.5 units, well saturated with organic fertilizers.

If the acidity of the soil is high, then the hole for the young seedling should be prepared: add chalk, ash or lime there. In any case, regardless of the acidity of the soil, mineral fertilizers are placed at the bottom of the hole so that the seedling takes root better.

The general landing algorithm is as follows:

1. Dig a hole the size of the roots of the plant you are planting.
2. Place drainage on the bottom.
3. Add 1 bucket of compost, 1 liter jar of wood ash and about 60 g of phosphate fertilizer (superphosphate) on top.
4. Stir and leave the mixture to settle for 2 days.
5. Pour the resulting mixture with a bucket of water.
6. Place the seedling in the center of the hole, remembering to spread the roots well.
7. Place a fertile layer of soil on top and water again.
8. Cover the surface of the soil with organic mulch. This will prevent moisture evaporation.

If you plan to plant several honeysuckle bushes, then the distance between them should be about one and a half meters. For complete care, do not forget to regularly weed and prevent the proliferation of unwanted plants.

Since you added a sufficient amount of fertilizer when planting, you don’t have to feed the bush for a long time. From about 3 years of age, when fruiting begins, Amphora needs feeding. Organic fertilizers (compost, humus) are best suited for these purposes in spring, and in early autumn - wood ash in the amount of 0.5 liters plus 2 tablespoons of phosphorus fertilizer.

But if you still set out to harvest berries in large volumes, then when the growing season begins, that is, when the snow melts in the spring, water the bush with urea diluted in water (1 tablespoon per bucket of water).

Important! Water the Amphora regularly, but make sure that there is no stagnation of water in the soil or that the soil is not waterlogged. This negatively affects the condition of the bush.

Features of pollination

Amphora is not a plant that can bear fruit on its own. Honeysuckle varieties mutually cross-pollinate, so experienced gardeners recommend planting several different mutually pollinated varieties of honeysuckle at a distance of up to 2 meters from each other.

For example, for Amphora, the best pollinators are varieties of the same crop: Viola, Nymph, Violet, Malvina, etc.

The leaders among insects in pollinating honeysuckle are considered to be bumblebees, which can be attracted with a sugar solution: 2 tbsp. l. Dilute sugar in a bucket of water and spray the plant immediately after flowering begins.

Disease and pest control

Despite its disease resistance, Amphora can be susceptible to attack by insects such as honeysuckle fingerfly, aphids, leaf roller caterpillars, and willow scale insects. They harm young shoots and leaves.

When controlling pests, it is important not to use pesticides so as not to spoil the harvest, so it is better to give preference to bioinsecticidal preparations that do not contain poisons: “Fitosporin” (will also help in case of powdery mildew appearing on the foliage), “Fitoverm”, “Agravertin”, “Gamair” ", "Biotlin", "Iskra bio", etc. Spraying is best done in the evening, and for the best effect after the procedure, cover the bush with film overnight. Berries after such treatment are allowed to be consumed no earlier than 5 days later.

Did you know? Folk remedies are also used to combat aphids. It is known that the insect cannot tolerate some plants: garlic, onion, chamomile, wormwood, thyme, celandine, calendula, peppermint, etc. From them you can prepare infusions for spraying or use essential oils with strong odors.

“Flint”, “Topaz”, “Skor” are suitable against fungal diseases. And to prevent fungal diseases in early spring, you can treat the plant with a 5% urea solution. To increase the overall immunity of Amphora, it is advisable to treat it with Zircon or Epin.

Pruning and crown formation

Starting from three years of growth, the bush can be pruned. For sanitary purposes, preferably in the fall, pruning of broken, dried, weak or diseased branches is carried out. Usually up to 10 of the strongest branches remain, which subsequently produce a good harvest.

From the age of 6, it is necessary to carry out regular anti-aging pruning of the bush: 2-3 non-fruit-bearing shoots, located mainly at the bottom near the ground, are removed. In general, there are no strict rules for pruning honeysuckle; they simply remove obviously unnecessary branches to thin out the space. This is done in spring or autumn, when there is no foliage and the branches are clearly visible.

A 15-year-old bush must be completely rejuvenated: cut out about half of the shoots and feed well. Under good conditions, honeysuckle grows and bears fruit for 20–30 years in one place.

Wintering

Amphora is winter-hardy and tolerates low temperatures well, but it is still worth helping the plant prepare for winter. To do this, before the first frost, water the soil generously, since then it will no longer be possible to irrigate the bush.

When the first snow falls, young fragile seedlings can be sprinkled with it. If you are worried about their stability, cover them with agrofibre. But it is not necessary to cover adult shrubs for the winter.

Treatment of honeysuckle from diseases and pests

Honeysuckle Amphora has a fairly high immunity against diseases and pests. However, it is attacked by aphids, scale insects, budworms, scale insects and finger flies. Since the plant produces crops early, chemicals cannot be used. We recommend looking at the article about honeysuckle pests.

Scale insects on honeysuckle branches

Use either folk remedies or bioinsecticides: Fitoverm, Biotlin, Gamair, Iskra bio, Fitosporin. Spray in the evening, and for the best effect, cover the bush with film at night. If the procedure is carried out during fruiting, the berries can be eaten no earlier than a week later.

As a preventive measure or at the first signs of fungal diseases, Topaz, Skor, Flint are used. Also in the spring you can spray the bushes with a 5% solution of urea or 1% Bordeaux mixture. Look at the material about honeysuckle diseases and their treatment.

Pollination and pruning technology

Honeysuckle is a self-fertile crop, so it definitely needs pollinators. To produce more berries, certain plants should be planted next to the bushes.

The best pollinators for Amphora honeysuckle will be the following varieties of the same crop:

• "Bazhovskaya";
• "Violet";
• "Gzhelka";
• "Viola".

These species are planted two meters from the bushes. It is advisable to place them in a group.

To increase productivity and make bushes beautiful, you should master the technology of pruning them. The first time this procedure is carried out after the shrubs reach three years of age. In the initial seasons, only sanitary haircuts and pruning of branches growing inside the crown are needed.

When honeysuckle reaches six years of age, they begin to rejuvenate the bushes annually by pruning them. The purpose of such haircuts is to thin out the thickened crown. Events can be held in spring or autumn. At this time there are no leaves and the branches are clearly visible.

Reviews

Galina, Podolsk

The berries are large, sweet, but somehow empty. Although the bush grows well, there is no particular hassle in caring for it. It is better to plant in order to process later.

Andrey, Tambov

The yield is high, I collect several kilograms from one bush. My wife prepares canned food from them and uses them in baking, but we practically never eat them fresh.

Nikolay, Kolomna

I like the variety: sweet, large berries, easy to care for. I'm happy.

Igor, Kaluga

I planted this strange bush on my plot. Surprisingly, I was satisfied. The berries are sweet, sour, no bitterness. And there’s no need to bother with annual pruning. Plus, it perfectly decorates the garden; they also put a gazebo near the bush.

Harvesting and transportation, keeping quality of berries

The honeysuckle harvest is early, beginning around mid-June. At the same time, on average, the yield allows you to collect 0.9–2 kg of berries from one bush. If the climatic conditions and soil are suitable, it is possible to collect more than 2 kg.

Important! Honeysuckle berries will help replenish the lack of vitamins at the beginning of summer. They include a whole range of essential vitamins and microelements: provitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, sodium, iodine, copper, zinc and silicon.

The fruits are easy to transport due to their very thick skin. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Large sweet berries can be eaten fresh, and housewives like to freeze them, prepare them in the form of jam, raw jams, cook compotes, infusions, decoctions, etc.

One cannot fail to mention the medicinal properties of these delicious berries. They have diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. Also, consuming honeysuckle is useful for strengthening the cardiovascular system and has a good effect on the overall tone of the body.

Honeysuckle Amphora has gained popularity and good reviews from gardeners thanks to a whole list of advantages. Both as a source of tasty harvest and as a decorative element, this plant will be a real boon for your country garden.

Varieties for the Moscow region

Varieties with low bushes are suitable for the Moscow region

Honeysuckle is not afraid of cold and wet climates. It tolerates frost well, even during the flowering period. Almost all regions of Russia are suitable for it, except for the southern regions. When choosing a variety, it is important to take into account the characteristics of each of them and weather conditions.

Moscow breeders have bred a number of species specifically for this area:

1. Gzhelka - produces up to 2 kg of berries per bush. It tastes sweet. The shrub itself is decorative and can be used for hedges.
2. Titmouse – taste with a complete absence of bitterness. Exudes a refreshing aroma. The bushes have a very dense crown.
3. Moskovskaya 23 is a variety with very high yield. You can collect up to 3 kg of fruit from a bush. It has a disadvantage - it crumbles, the berries need to be picked often as they ripen.

This is a characteristic of some varieties. More than 20 of them have been released:

Eternal Call, Ramenskaya, Viliga, Kingfisher, Soska, Princess, Lakomka, etc. In addition to special species, those bred for other areas take root well: Morena, Cinderella, Berel, Blue Bird. Amphora.

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Selecting a site, preparing holes

Every gardener can grow a plant, regardless of his skill level; the main thing is to choose the proper place for growing, prepare planting holes and provide all conditions for care.

For planting, it is preferable to choose the side from the south. Light partial shade will not affect flowering and fruiting. If you plant the plant in a heavily shaded place, the growth will not slow down, the shoots will continue to spread, but the flowers will not appear as intensely. Climbing species grow in both light shade and sunny areas. Lianas climb well if the stems receive sunlight.

Since the flowers of decorative honeysuckle attract bees and other insects, the plant should be planted away from the gazebo where people sit to relax. Support structures for climbing varieties are best built and installed immediately before planting, so as not to damage the roots when the plant begins to grow. Obelisk supports look very attractive and impressive. They can be made from different materials: metal (the strongest and most reliable support), willow rods and wooden slats.

Did you know? You can grow a home bonsai from Japanese honeysuckle by properly forming and twisting the shoots.

Honeysuckle grows well in a variety of soil types, but like many other plants, it prefers well-drained, loose, humus-rich soil. Decorative honeysuckle does not like soils with predominantly sand and clay, as well as wetlands. Soils with a neutral alkaline reaction (pH from 5.5 to 8) are well suited.

Planting holes must be prepared in advance (2-3 weeks before planting), digging them to a depth of 30 cm. The diameter of each hole should be 30–40 cm, depending on the size of the root system. Broken tiles, bricks or pebbles are used as drainage. The holes are filled with organic substances: compost, peat, a small amount of coniferous tree bark and minerals - 20 g of nitrophoska per plant.

Selection and preparation of planting material

Saplings with an open root system can be 2-3 years old. They should have 2-3 shoots 40–50 cm long

You should pay attention to the appearance of the growths. There should be no dryness or cracked bark

They should bend freely. Peeling on the bark is possible - this is normal.

The roots of the plant should be free of signs of rot. The presence of several kidneys is mandatory. It is advisable to buy seedlings from trusted suppliers, nurseries or at garden exhibitions.

You need to get complete information about the plant from them:

• exact name of the variety;
• features of planting and care.

Find out how to properly plant honeysuckle seedlings in the ground in the spring.

Planting scheme

Honeysuckle is an unpretentious crop, but when planting it is necessary to follow all stages, without ignoring any of them. It should also be taken into account that the chosen location will be permanent, since honeysuckle is not replanted. It grows in one place for at least 20–25 years or more.

1. Drainage material is placed in the prepared hole, enriching it with fertile soil and minerals.
2. Pour water into the planting hole -5 liters.
3. The seedling is installed so that the root collar is not level with the soil surface.
4. Water the plant in stages so that water slowly fills the soil.
5. Mulch the soil with compost, dry leaves or humus. The layer should be 4-5 cm.

Gardening tips

To obtain as many berries as possible, the variety must be pollinated. Not only pollinating varieties will help with this, but also insects. The best among them are considered to be bumblebees, which are more willing to fly to large landings. Therefore, it is better to plant shrubs not in a row, but in groups - in clumps. Spraying the bushes with a sugar solution will be no less effective. This requires 2 tbsp. l. sweet crystals should be dissolved in a bucket of water and sprinkled generously on the bushes at the beginning of flowering.

Annual thinning of the bush also helps to increase productivity. Honeysuckle has a very dense crown, so insects cannot get inside it to pollinate all the flowers. From the fourth year of the bush’s life, thinning pruning must be done.

Birds love honeysuckle berries. In order not to be left without a harvest, it is necessary to protect the bushes with a net or place a scarecrow.

A real find for the northern garden is the Amphora honeysuckle variety, which tolerates frost well and is very unpretentious. The crop begins to bear fruit early, and even a novice gardener without much experience can cope with the growing process. In addition, honeysuckle bushes look very decorative and will become a real decoration of the garden.