Aurora Haskap Seeds (Lonicera caerulea, Honeyberry) - Zone 3 - 40+ Seeds

Aurora is a University of Saskatchewan selection of Lonicera caerulea (haskap or honeyberry), introduced in 2012 as part of their northern breeding program. The cultivar was chosen for its large blue fruit with a mild, sweet flavor and its upright form. Aurora is one of the most popular haskaps for cold climates.

The seeds offered here are collected from Aurora parent plants, and the seedlings will not reproduce the cultivar exactly. Instead they'll have some genetic variation in berry size, flavor, flowing and ripening time, and plant form. But they will very likely have similar large fruit, and be comparable. The variability from seed grown berries add genetic diversity to your garden and improves cross pollination.

Haskap bushes grows up to 4-6 feet, they have elongated, blue-green leaves and produces small, tubular yellow flowers in early spring. The flowers develop into dark blue, edible berries that resemble tart elongated blueberries. They're easier to grow than blueberries and can grow in soil with a neutral pH. Haskap berries ripen very early in the spring, usually in May or June. They prefer full sun to partial shade. Known for their hardiness, Honeyberries can withstand harsh Canadian winters, making them an excellent choice for northern gardeners. The berries are rich in antioxidants and have a unique, tart flavor.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Cold Stratification: 2-3 months
Seed Source: Manitoba