Honeysuckle Souvenir

Honeysuckle Souvenir
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Plekhanova Maria Nikolaevna, Kondrikova Alexandra Vasilievna
  • Year of approval: 2002
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Bush height, m: 1,5
  • Escapes: straight, strongly leafy, light green, with weak anthocyanin, slightly pubescent
  • Leaves: medium, dark green
  • Crown: oval, thickened
  • Flowers: small, white
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 0,96
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Among the many varieties of honeysuckle, edible species are especially attractive for gardeners. The variety Souvenir of domestic selection is just that. The plant is represented by a tall bush, which is covered with wonderful flowers in spring, and by the end of summer - delicious sweet berries.

Breeding history

The variety was obtained in 2001 by specialists Plekhanova Maria Nikolaevna and Kondrikova Alexandra Vasilievna. A year after the withdrawal, the Souvenir was allowed to be used.

Description of the variety

A medium-sized bush with an active rate of development. It is able to bloom and bear fruit for 50 years, but begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of age. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and 2.5 m in diameter. Consists of 10-15 highly leafy straight shoots. The oval crown is thickened, covered with small dark green leaves, and in May small white flowers appear on the bush. Honeysuckle Souvenir is resistant to diseases and pests.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits grow large. The weight of an elongated-oval ripe berry is about 0.96 g, length is 1.3 cm. The color of the skin is dark blue. The skin is of medium density, with a weak anthocyanin. Large honeysuckle berries of this variety are characterized by a high sugar content of 9% and an ascorbic acid content within 2%. Fruit shedding is weak.

Taste qualities

Tasting examination of edible berries is 4.7 points out of 5. They taste sweet and sour. At the same time, they are considered the sweetest of the edible species.

Ripening and fruiting

In terms of ripening, they are mid-season. The fruiting period falls at the end of June.

Yield

The productivity of the bushes is high, on average it is 42.2 c / ha. This is approximately 2 kg of berries from each fruit plant.

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

Even taking into account the abundant flowering, the Souvenir variety needs a pollinator. Without this, only up to 20% of the fruits are formed on the shrub. Such varieties as Morena, Nymph, Blue dessert are suitable for the role of a pollinator.

Growing and care

A seedling of a shrub suitable for planting must have the appropriate characteristics. Any external damage, traces of trimming, build-ups are unacceptable.

Root system - several strong and many small roots. The root cut should be white. Rot on the roots is not allowed.

The height of a quality bush is up to 60 cm, taking into account the container. From the nursery, it often comes in a container, so it is transferred to a permanent place with a clod of earth in which the plant is supplied. Regardless of where you plan to plant, the shrub needs strong support. It is organized in advance.

Planting a plant is best done in autumn or spring. Honeysuckle roots develop actively at a low above-zero temperature. The main condition is the absence of frost during the planting period and for a month after it. This is important for the successful adaptation of a plant to a new location.

Spring planting is best done in March or early April, but not later than the buds bloom. Otherwise, the bush will not take root well. In the spring, fertilizers need to be applied to the soil. And in the fall, the soil is not fertilized, preventing the acceleration of the vegetation of the shoots.

The first two years from the moment of planting, feeding will not be required, but starting from the third year, the plants will have to be fed annually. It is important to feed the shrub with nitrogen for its vegetative growth, phosphorus - for strong roots and good fruiting, potassium - for intercellular metabolism in the structure of the plant.

The first feeding is carried out in the spring season, before bud break. It is recommended to apply about 10 kg of rotten manure per bush. After a couple of weeks, superphosphate is connected in the amount of 150 g and 50 g of potash fertilizers.

Watering needs regular, not frequent, but abundant watering. It is important that the soil does not dry out. It will be enough to produce 1 irrigation every 1-2 weeks. After watering, loosening is always carried out to improve the air exchange of the soil. The procedure is carried out in conjunction with getting rid of weeds.

After planting in the area of ​​the trunk circle, you need to lay out a layer of mulch: sawdust, wood chips, straw, pine needles or other materials.

Pruning the shrub is necessary to prevent thickening and overgrowth. Slices are made at a 45 ° angle above the kidneys. The length of the cut area should not exceed 1/3 of the total length of the shoot.

At the end of winter, dried branches and weakened shoots are cut off. In its shape, the bush should resemble a bowl with an empty middle - for better lighting of the branches. Fruits are formed on annual shoots, and those older than three years must be removed. This approach stimulates the growth of fresh shoots and consistently maintains high yields.

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.

Winter hardiness and the need for shelter

Honeysuckle Souvenir is adapted to different climates. It is so hardy that it can grow in Siberia. Does not need shelter for wintering. Frosts rarely damage shrubs. The variety is moderately resistant to drought. Fruiting only when it receives the right amount of moisture throughout the growing season.

Location and soil requirements

Honeysuckle of this variety likes to be in the sun, but it grows well in shady conditions. Sweeter fruits growing in the sun. If the site is located near a building, it is recommended to plant a bush from its east or south side. For good circulation between the plant and the building, there should be at least half a meter of free space.

If the soil is dense on the site, it is loosened by adding sand or other organic matter. For better root development, it is optimal to plant the bushes in loam.

The plant needs space, so the area of ​​the site should be at least 2x2 m. In addition, it must be borne in mind that the Souvenir variety requires pollinators. For planting two bushes, a free space of 2x4 m is required.

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.

Review overview

The delicate aroma and pleasant taste of the fruit is due to complex phytochemicals in their composition. Thanks to this, the plant has anti-inflammatory and tonic qualities.

Berries are useful in the treatment of anemia and colds, pathologies of the circulatory system, to improve appetite.

Main characteristics
Authors
Plekhanova Maria Nikolaevna, Kondrikova Alexandra Vasilievna
Year of approval
2002
Yield
high
Average yield
42.2 c / ha
Appointment
universal
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Crown
oval, thickened
Bush height, m
1,5
Bush diameter, m
2,5
Escapes
straight, strongly leafy, light green, with a weak anthocyanin, slightly pubescent
Leaves
medium, dark green
Flowers
small, white
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
0,96
Fruit shape
elongated oval
Fruit color
bluish blue
Skin
medium, with weak anthocyanin
Taste
sweet and sour
Scent
absent
Crumbling
weak
Fruit composition
sugar 9.1%, acid 2.1%, vitamin C 84 mg /%
Tasting assessment
4.7 points
Growing
Winter hardiness
high
The soil
loamy
Top dressing
in the first two years after planting, top dressing is not required, in the future, from the third year, fertilizers are applied annually
Watering
regular and plentiful
Location
sunlit playground
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, TsChO, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Nizhnevolzhsky, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far East
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of the life of the seedling
Flowering time
in May
Ripening terms
mid-season
Fruiting period
end of June
Reviews
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