Honeyberry Plant - Aurora

The ‘Aurora’ Honeyberry variety is known for producing large, sweet-tasting berries with a firm texture and excellent flavour. Perfectly suited to the UK climate, this hardy, easy-care shrub delivers an early harvest of richly flavoured, deep blue berries – ideal for fresh eating, baking, smoothies, and preserves.

Plants are approximately 60cm tall including pot.

This plant requires a pollination partner - for the best fruit production, plant alongside Honeyberry ‘Blue Banana’

Why Grow Honeyberry ‘Aurora’?

• Sweet & Juicy Flavour – One of the sweetest honeyberry varieties, with a rich berry taste and no bitterness – perfect for snacking straight from the bush.
• Cold Hardy & Resilient – Thrives in the UK climate, tolerating frost and harsh winters down to -20C with ease.
• Easy to Grow & Disease-Resistant – A low-maintenance fruit bush that requires little care once established.
• Versatile Growing Conditions – Prefers full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
• Compact & Attractive – A tidy, upright growth habit that suits borders, beds, or large containers.
• High-Yielding & Reliable – Produces an abundant crop of large, elongated berries in late spring to early summer.
• Pollination Partner Required – For best fruit production, plant alongside Honeyberry ‘Blue Banana’

When & How to Grow

• Planting Time: Best planted in the spring or autumn.
• Harvest Season: Late May to early June.
• Size & Spread: Grows to approximately 1.5m (5ft) tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens.
• Planting Guide: Plant 1.5m (5ft) – 2m (7ft) apart, in rows 4ft (14ft) apart.

Download the Honeyberry Growing Guide here

The ‘Aurora’ Honeyberry is one of the best-tasting and most productive varieties available, making it a favourite among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts.