Woody > Lonicera > Lonicera caerulea > Lonicera caerulea 'Aurora'
Lonicera caerulea
'Aurora'
Aurora Haskap
Origin: Introduced by the University of Saskatchewan.
| Family |
| Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Lonicera |
| Species |
| caerulea |
| Cultivar |
| 'Aurora' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -46 - (-40) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -50 - (-40) |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A mildew resistant bush with dark blue-black fruit. |
| Landscape |
| Wonderful accent plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a moist but well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Bushy habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Very mildew resistant, but aphids may be an annoyance. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are elliptic, to 8x3 cm, and somewhat pubescent beneath. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are yellow-white in colour. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit is a dark blue-black colour, to 3 cm in length. |
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