Altair honeysuckle is a variety that stands out for its high decorativeness and early ripening of berries. Bushes of this variety have a dense crown and attractive blue-green leaves, which make them ideal for landscaping.
Berries blue in color, with a sweet taste, excellent for fresh consumption and for making jams and compotes. Altair adapts well to different climatic conditions, so it can be grown in many regions.
Benefits of honeysuckle Altair:
Compact bush size;
Sweet berries;
Thick, attractive crown;
High decorativeness;
It tolerates different climatic conditions well;
Resistance to many diseases;
Suitable for fresh consumption and processing;
Adapted to urban conditions;
Excellent frost resistance;
High yield.
Selection of Altair honeysuckle
The variety was bred by Russian breeders with the aim of obtaining a high-yielding variety suitable for different climatic conditions.
Basic information about Altair honeysuckle variety
The main feature of Altair honeysuckle: sweet berries and high frost resistance.
Height of an adult Altair honeysuckle bush: up to 1.5 m.
Location
planting honeysuckle seedlings Altair: grows best in sunny areas protected from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.
Scheme of planting Altair honeysuckle seedlings: 1.5x1.5 m, 2x2 m.
The size of the planting pit for Altair honeysuckle seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of plants — 50x50x50 cm.
Fruiting Altair honeysuckle: begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting.
Pollination of Altair honeysuckle: requires cross-pollination, varieties with the same flowering period are suitable.
Ripening of Altair honeysuckle: the fruits ripen between the 3rd decade of June and the 1st decade of July.
Altair honeysuckle productivity: up to 3-4 kg per bush.
Altair honeysuckle fruits: elongated berries, blue in color, berry weight 1-1.5 g.
Frost resistance of Altair honeysuckle: the variety is resistant to frost due to its natural adaptation to cold conditions.
Drought resistance of Altair honeysuckle: high drought resistance due to a deep root system.
Immunity to Altair honeysuckle diseases: the variety is resistant to most diseases due to its high natural immunity.
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Recommendations for planting Altair honeysuckle seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 50x50x50 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Install the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to
buy saplings honeysuckle Altair in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality Altair honeysuckle seedlings at a low price by placing an order on the website or by calling by phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Packaging process: The roots of the seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.
Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended landing time
March-June; September-December
Seedling height
100 cm
Seedling type
Honeysuckle
Country of manufacture
Ukraine
Features of the plant
Variety
Altair
Fruit color
Blue
Leaf color
Green
Packaging and Shipping
Actuality
Pre-order
Warranty
14 days
Delivery
Nova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel rejection period
February-May; September-December
Packaging
Stretch film; Box