Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, North America
Japan
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In German
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In French
baie au miel
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Honeyberry
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ranunculales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Honeyberry and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.