Honeysuckle variety Strawberry
Every novice gardener, wishing to plant honeysuckle on his site, strives for it to be tasty, unpretentious, and popular (the latter factor allows you to share knowledge and information with the owners of the same variety). If you are just such a person - pay attention to Strawberry, which we will now tell you about in detail.
Description of the variety
Creature
This variety is the brainchild of breeders of the South Ural Research Institute of Fruit and Potato Growing. Refers to the varieties of the new generation, bred in the last two decades. The seedlings of the so-called Altai group of honeysuckle are taken as a basis.
Plant appearance
The bush is vigorous, large, which is generally not typical for Altai varieties. In adulthood, it can reach 2 meters in height. Shoots are strong, strong, well leafy. The size of the leaves can vary significantly even on one plant, not to mention different ones. The shape of the leaf plate is also varied, from linear-oblong to oval.
Small yellow flowers are collected in small clusters, bisexual, which allows the bush to self-pollinate.
The berries are large, bluish-purple, about 2 g each. Their shape is bizarre, characterized as a pitcher-shaped one. Ripening dates are early - the second half of June. By this time, the fruits acquire a delicate taste, in which a strawberry note is felt (hence the name of the variety). Experts believe that our heroine is one of the sweetest and tastiest in the whole "kingdom of honeysuckle". In addition, a huge advantage is that the crop can hang on the branches for a long time without crumbling.
Features of agricultural technology, use
It was not in vain that we mentioned at the very beginning that this honeysuckle is for beginners. She is very unpretentious, able to survive many mistakes in care without problems. It should also be noted its winter hardiness, the ability to resist insect pests.
It is best to plant it in partial shade, in an area protected from the winds, using water-absorbing loamy and sandy loam soils. Regular watering is recommended, especially in the first 2-3 years of life.
It should be noted the high decorativeness of Strawberry. In a summer cottage or garden plot, it will serve not only as a source of delicious berries, but also as an ornamental tree. Given its resistance to air pollution, some users plant this honeysuckle as a living fence in settlements, placing it along the roadway.
Berries are widely used fresh, and also make excellent preserves, jams and juices.
Thus, we are dealing with a useful, and at the same time, easy-to-care plant, which has universal use and is suitable both for experienced gardeners and for people who are just taking their first steps in this matter.
