Honeysuckle Princess Diana

Honeysuckle Princess Diana
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: L.P. Kuminov (Moscow region)
  • Name synonyms: Princessa Diana
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: compact, medium-sized
  • Bush height, m: 1,9
  • Escapes: straight, gray-brown, no pubescence
  • Leaves: elongated, bright green
  • Crown: reverse conical, medium density
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 1,49
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Unpretentious varieties of honeysuckle are chosen not only by beginners, but also by experienced gardeners who do not want to spend a lot of time caring for fruit crops. The honeysuckle berry is in great demand among Russian summer residents. It is not only tasty, but also healthy, and many delicacies and desserts can be prepared from universal fruits. The unpretentious varieties include the Princess Diana variety.

Description of the variety

The growth type of the above variety is medium-sized. The shrubs are compact and do not take up too much space on the land. The medium-dense crown allows the sun's rays to penetrate and warm the berries. Its shape is reverse conical. Plant height reaches 1.9 meters. Shoots without pubescence, color - gray-brown. They grow straight and even.

The shoots are covered with elongated foliage of bright green color. When the flowering period begins, the shrub is covered with a large number of white and large flowers. They grow in pairs, in the corners of the leaf plates. Many gardeners note the high decorative qualities of this variety.

Fruit characteristics

The weight of one berry is about 1.49 grams. One of the positive characteristics of Princess Diana honeysuckle is the large size of the fruit. Their shape can be either cylindrical or oval, oblong. The surface is uneven and covered with small tubercles. This appearance is considered standard for edible honeysuckle.

The color of the berries is dark blue, dense. The fruits are covered with a thin and delicate skin. Moderately juicy and dense pulp is formed inside.

Taste qualities

The dessert taste of the ripe fruit has played an important role in the growing popularity of the variety. The taste harmoniously combines sweetness and sourness. A faint and pleasant aroma is present. The bitterness is completely absent. The percentage of sugars - 9.3, dry matter - 14.7, organic acids - 3.4. And also the composition contains many useful trace elements.

Ripening and fruiting

Shrubs begin to bear fruit only for 2-3 years. Flowering occurs in the last spring month. Mid-season honeysuckle bears fruit from late July to early August.

Yield

On average, 2 to 4 kilograms of sweet berries are harvested from one adult shrub. Experienced summer residents are advised to pick the fruits a week after they ripen. So they will acquire the most vivid color and rich taste. It is advisable to work in dry and stable weather. The fruits ripen almost at the same time, so the entire crop can be harvested in one or two approaches.

Honeysuckle pleases the owners of the site not only with a beautiful color, but also with fruits with an unusual taste. When planning to plant it on your site, it is important to learn everything about the fruiting of the bush.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

In order to harvest a rich, high-quality crop, pollinating plants should be planted next to the Princess Diana honeysuckle bushes. This crop is cross-pollinated. It is advisable to plant nearby from two fruit crops, which will help in the formation of the crop.

The following requirements are imposed on pollinators:

  • large berry sizes;

  • same flowering time with the main variety;

  • suitable height of shrubs (about two meters)

  • average duration of fruiting.

Growing and care

The first rule of successful fruiting is the choice of a suitable land plot. It should be at least 5 meters away from tall buildings and plants. The considered fruit crop prefers light and fertile soil, for example, loam and sandy loam. The earth should be well lit by the sun. It is advisable to plant shrubs in an area that is protected from wind and drafts. If they grow in comfortable conditions, they will please with a stable harvest.

It is very easy to grow an unpretentious berry. Many gardeners make a big mistake when they neglect even the simplest care rules. The cultivated varieties need regular attention. This is the best prevention of diseases and the basis for excellent yields. If you correctly follow the planting procedure, during the first two years the seedlings do not need fertilization and other agrotechnical measures. Regular watering will be sufficient.

In the third year of the life of shrubs, the following conditions should be observed.

  • Water the honeysuckle three times throughout the season. During dry periods, plants need an increased amount of moisture. The optimal flow rate is 10 liters of water per bush.

  • Fertilizers are applied once every two years, using mineral fertilizers and organic matter. Under one bush of honeysuckle Princess Diana, a urea-based solution is poured (50 grams of the product in a bucket of settled water). After 14 days, add 200 grams of ash and 10 grams of humus.

  • Mineral fertilizers are applied every year before flowering. A balanced complex designed specifically for fruit and berry crops is suitable.

  • Adult shrubs that are 12 years old are pruned for rejuvenation. During the procedure, only the root rosette is left, the rest is removed.

  • Sanitary pruning begins in the fifth year of the plant's life and is performed once every 2 years. The shrub is freed from dry, broken and old shoots.

You can plant honeysuckle in open ground in spring, summer and autumn. Best of all, honeysuckle grows in an illuminated low-lying swampy place, while the site must be reliably protected from the wind. It is desirable that the soil is loamy or sandy loam. If the soil is poor, then it will first need to be fertilized.
In order for honeysuckle to bloom and bear fruit well, it needs to be properly cared for. One of the main procedures that affects the appearance and yield of this plant is shoot pruning. Without timely care, bushes prone to thickening rapidly turn into wild thickets with diseased and stunted plants, the number of young shoots decreases, the quantity and quality of berries decreases.
Timely fight against diseases and pests of honeysuckle allows you to grow a healthy crop, used both for decorative purposes and for harvesting fragrant berries. When growing honeysuckle, it is necessary to know the main diseases of the crop, common pests, as well as effective measures to combat them.
In order to increase the amount of honeysuckle in your area, it is not necessary to purchase planting material, it is quite possible to multiply the varieties you like yourself. There are several ways to breed honeysuckle: cuttings, layering, root shoots, dividing the bush, and also sowing seeds.
Main characteristics
Authors
L.P. Kuminov (Moscow region)
Name synonyms
Princessa diana
Average yield
2-4 kg per bush
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
compact, medium-sized
Crown
reverse conical, medium density
Bush height, m
1,9
Escapes
straight, gray-brown, no pubescence
Leaves
elongated, bright green
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
1,49
Fruit shape
oblong-oval, cylindrical, slightly hilly
Fruit color
dark blue
Skin
thin
Pulp (consistency)
moderately juicy, dense, medium consistency
Taste
sweet and sour, dessert
Scent
weak
Fruit composition
dry matter - 14.7%, sugars - 9.3%, organic acids - 3.4%, pectin - 1.7 mg%, carotene - 0.15%
Growing
Winter hardiness
average
Location
sun / partial shade
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Early maturity
for 2-3 years
Flowering time
May
Ripening terms
mid-season
Fruiting period
July - early August
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