Souvenir

Blue honeysuckle 'Souvenir' – a medium-sized fruit shrub reaching up to 1.5 meters in height and 2.5 meters in width, characterized by high winter hardiness and resistance to major diseases and pests. The crown has a reverse-canonical (oval) shape, with upright, light-green, slightly leafy stems. The plant prefers sunny locations but can tolerate temporary shading, growing across a wide range of climatic zones – from northern regions to the Urals and Siberia.

The fruits of blue honeysuckle 'Souvenir' are large, elongated-oval, with thin skin and a bluish-purple hue. The average berry weight is 0.96 grams, with a taste profile that is tart-sweet. The berries contain a high level of vitamin C (84 mg/100 g), as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, and pectin structure, making them beneficial for the food industry and home consumption.

Care for the shrub is simple: no fertilization is required during the first two years after planting; starting from the third year, fertilizers are applied annually. Irrigation is regular and abundant, especially during the active growth period. 'Souvenir' begins fruiting in the 3rd-4th year of the sapling's life, blooms in May, and the fruits ripen by the end of June. Thanks to high yield (approximately 42.2 centners/hectare) and stable winter hardiness, this variety is a reliable choice for gardeners wishing to obtain an abundant and high-quality berry harvest.