The Honeyberry ‘Honey Bee’ is a vigorous, reliable variety valued for its excellent pollination ability and abundant crops of tangy-sweet berries.
Bred for productivity and resilience, this variety is an excellent choice for UK gardeners seeking a hardy, dependable fruit bush that performs well even in cooler conditions. Its elongated, dark blue berries have a refreshing flavour that works beautifully for fresh eating, jams, baking, and freezing.
Plants are approximately 60cm tall including pot. Please note: honeyberries are deciduous so at this time of year they do not have leaves.
This plant requires a pollination partner – for the best fruit production, plant alongside Honeyberry ‘Boreal Blizzard’ or other compatible honeyberry varieties.
Why Grow Honeyberry ‘Honey Bee’?
- Excellent Flavour & High Yields – Juicy berries with a balanced sweet-tart flavour, ideal for fresh use and cooking.
- Outstanding Pollinator Variety – One of the best honeyberries for cross-pollination, improving fruit set and yield of neighbouring plants.
- Cold Hardy & Tough – Thrives in the UK climate and tolerates extreme winter cold down to -20°C.
- Easy to Grow & Disease-Resistant – A robust, low-maintenance bush that performs reliably once established.
- Flexible Growing Conditions – Grows well in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
- Early Cropping – Fruits early in the season, typically from late May to early June.
- Pollination Partner Required – Best planted with Honeyberry ‘Boreal Blizzard or similar varieties for optimal yields.
When & How to Grow
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn.
- Harvest Season: Late May to early June.
- Size & Spread: Reaches approximately 1.5m (5ft) tall and wide, suitable for most garden sizes.
- Planting Guide: Space plants 1.5m (5ft) – 2m (7ft) apart, with rows spaced around 4m (14ft) apart.
Download the Honeyberry Growing Guide here.
The ‘Honey Bee’ is a dependable, high-performing variety that supports excellent pollination while delivering generous early harvests. Ideal for both beginners and experienced fruit growers.
