Berry shrubs

Edible Honeysuckle ‘Zojka’ (Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Zojka’) is a cultivar bred in Poland, notable for its very early yield and high frost resistance. It is one of the first berries to ripen in the garden – often as early as late May or early June. The cultivar is self-pollinating. To achieve a good yield, another honeysuckle cultivar (for example, ‘Wojtek’) that flowers at the same time should be planted nearby.

Currant Edamais 'Wojtek' (also written 'Vojtek') is an ideal pair and pollinator for the variety 'Zojka'. It is one of the most popular, vigorous, and productive currant cultivars in Europe. The berries are very large (up to 3–4 cm long), dark blue with a waxy coating. The taste is quite sweet, aromatic, and completely without acidity.

Medium early currant variety. Mature crown height 1.8 m, width 1.4 m. Forms very large, sweet, juicy berries. Currant berries contain as much vitamin C as black currants, they are rich in high vitamin content. Very well suited for fresh consumption and for making jam.

The bush reaches about 1.5 meters in height and the same width. The advantage is that the berries do not fall to the ground after ripening, so harvesting can be done leisurely. The berries are unusually large, wide, and heart or oval-shaped. This is a late variety. It flowers and bears fruit later than classic currant varieties. Late flowering protects the flowers from spring frosts. Currants are not self-pollinating. To set fruit, another flowering variety must be planted nearby (within a few meters). Ideal partners for 'Giant's Heart' are 'Blue Treasure'.

The bushes grow strong and naturally upright. The mature plant reaches 1.5 to 1.8 meters in height and approximately the same width. From one mature bush, up to 4–5 kg of berries can be harvested. This is a very late variety. In Latvian conditions, it blooms in late spring (avoiding frosts), but the berries start to ripen only in mid or late July and can be harvested until August. Since this variety is not self-pollinating, another variety that blooms at the same time must be planted nearby. The ideal partner created by breeders is 'Boreal Beast'. The plant without damage withstands frost down to -45 °C.

Medium-sized bush, strong and compact, reaching 1.7 to 2.2 meters in height and approximately 1.4–1.5 meters in width. A mature bush can produce 5–7 kg of berries. The berries hold firmly to the branches and do not drop. The main advantage of this variety is its exceptionally sweet, rich, and aromatic flavor with a pleasant sweetness reminiscent of wild blueberries with a hint of citrus. Completely free of bitterness. Unlike many older varieties, 'Boreal Beast' has excellent resistance to powdery mildew and leaf burn. Hardiness: Extremely high – bushes easily withstand frost down to -40 °C to -45 °C. Good neighbors in the garden: 'Boreal Beauty' (the popular combination "Beauty and the Beast" that blooms simultaneously), as well as 'Boreal Blizzard' and 'Aurora'.

Russian selection (Lonicera caerulea). Created as a compact and productive variety with large, dessert-type berries, suitable for both home gardens and commercial plantations. Low, compact, with a good crown shape. Height: 1.2–1.5 m. Large berry, averaging 1.2–1.6 g, in some cases up to 2 g. Taste: sweet, dessert-type, with a pleasant aroma, no bitterness. Medium early variety. Ripens in the second half of June. From an adult bush, it is possible to obtain 3–4.5 kg of berries.

Forms a dense and compact crown. Mature height 1.8 m, width 1.2 m. Fruits are elongated in shape, with a sweet, harmonious taste. Raspberry berries contain as much vitamin C as currants, and they are rich in high vitamin content. 'Aurora' blooms relatively long and is an excellent pollinator for other varieties. To achieve maximum yield, it is recommended to plant Canadian series varieties nearby – especially 'Honeybee', as well as 'Boreal Blizzard' or 'Boreal Beast'.