Honeyberry Siniczka A medium-sized, long-lived, deciduous shrub, Lonicera caerulea Siniczka has an erect habit and medium growth-rate. The small leaves are green. The small cream-coloured, tubular flowers appear in very early spring, and are followed in late May or early June by cylindrical blue berries, large for a honeyberry, with a white, waxy bloom and a sweet, tangy, very aromatic taste when ripe. The berries are rich in Vitamins C and A and anti-oxidants, and freeze well. Very cold-tolerant and easy to grow. Honeyberry Siniczka is a good nectar source for pollinators early in the year, but hand-pollination may be necessary. Site: ShelteredSoil: Almost any soil, well-drained preferredPosition: Full sunPick: Late May–early JuneKeep: Berries do not keep, but freeze wellPollination: Needs a pollination partner of another Honeyberry varietyHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: to 5’ (1.5m) Spread: to 5’ (1.5m)Use: Eating fresh, cooking, preserves, juicing and wine-making