Frost-resistant variety of honeysuckle “Pavlovskaya” with large sweet berries

Honeysuckle is becoming increasingly popular in gardening. Over the past 30 years, several dozen varieties of this shrub have been developed. It is especially popular in the north-west of Russia. There are several reasons: this is the earliest berry, it is easy to grow and care for, and has a delicious taste.

From the article you will learn all the most important things about the Pavlovskaya honeysuckle variety with large and sweet fruits.

What kind of honeysuckle variety is Pavlovskaya?

Pavlovskaya was bred on the basis of the second generation of Kamchatka honeysuckle hybrids in the city of Pavlovsk at the All-Russian Institute of Plant Growing and included in the State Register of Fruit Plants in 2000. The Latin name is lonicera Caerulea Pavlovskaya. Authors - a group of scientists: Plekhanova M. N., Teterev F. K., Koroleva Z. A.

Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya has become widespread in areas with a temperate climate, in particular in the northwestern regions of Russia.

Characteristics and description of bushes

The Pavlovskaya variety has all the characteristic features of the species. This is a medium-sized shrub, obverse-conical in shape with straight thick branches. The leaves are oval, light green. Young branches are densely covered with leaves, but become bare with age. The bark is light brown and may peel off in strips. The height of an adult plant is up to 2 m, the diameter is up to 3 m. The bush begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of age.

Interesting! Thanks to its dense, compact crown with a rigid skeleton of branches, honeysuckle is used as a difficult green hedge.

The shrub lives and bears fruit in one place for up to 30 years.

Honeysuckle flowers are usually paired, located in leaf axils, irregularly shaped like a funnel, yellowish or pinkish in color. The bush blooms in April – May.

Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya is an excellent honey plant.

Temperature resistance

Hybrid Pavlovskaya is a winter-hardy variety that can withstand temperatures below 30°C and does not require winter shelter. This is a very attractive quality for gardeners in the northern regions.

Honeysuckle flowers are not afraid of return frosts and can withstand temperatures below 0°C.

Attention! In areas with harsh winters, the bush is insulated by wrapping it in non-woven material.

The Pavlovskaya variety easily tolerates sun and high temperatures and prefers to grow in sunny places.

Moisture and drought resistance

Pavlovskaya honeysuckle can withstand long periods of drought. However, upon maturation berries the plant must receive sufficient moisture, otherwise they will become bitter. Water the bushes with settled or rainwater.

Honeysuckle bushes should grow on well-drained soil, 1 m above the groundwater depth, since they do not tolerate stagnant water. In this case, the root system rots and the plant dies.

Resistance to diseases and pests

One of the indisputable advantages of the Pavlovskaya variety is its high resistance to diseases and pests. However, if the plant is weak or weather conditions are unfavorable, diseases and insect attacks are possible.

In wet and cool summers, honeysuckle is affected by powdery mildew. In this case, the bushes and the soil under them need to be sprayed with fungicidal preparations “Topaz”, “Skor”, “Horus”.

In unfavorable years, the plant is attacked by the following pests:

1. Aphid feeds on the sap of young shoots and groups on the tops of branches. This insect is in symbiosis with ants that settle next to the bush. Against aphids, they are treated with bitter solutions of wormwood, garlic, pepper, or the bushes are sprayed with insecticides (Iskra, etc.).
2. Red spider mite – its size is 0.2 mm, it is almost invisible to the naked eye. On the back of the leaves you can see a thin web. The mite feeds on the sap of the leaves, causing the leaves to become covered with small yellow or brown spots. The bush is sprayed with a solution of laundry soap or treated with the insecticide “Aktofit”, “Envidor”, “Koragen”.

Periodically inspect the bushes and treat them promptly if pests are detected.

Important! If the plant is strong and the planting site is chosen correctly, Pavlovskaya honeysuckle practically does not get sick.

Characteristics and description of fruits

Honeysuckle is valued for its delicious sweet and sour taste. The berries of the Pavlovskaya variety are sweet with sourness and a slight bitterness. The fruits are large, oblong, up to 3 cm long and weighing up to 1.6 g, colored blue with a waxy coating.

The yield of an adult bush reaches 4 kg. This is a medium-ripening variety; the berries ripen at the end of June.

Attention! It is believed that the more pronounced the sour taste, the healthier the berry!

Scope of their application

Honeysuckle fruits are used as food:

• fresh;
• Juices, jams, compotes, and pie fillings are prepared from them;
• make wine;
• frozen for future use.

In folk medicine, berries are used fresh and in the form of alcohol tinctures for the following pathologies:

• hypertension;
• stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system.

Honeysuckle plays only a supporting role in complex therapy.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Honeysuckle variety Pavlovskaya was created for cultivation in mid-latitudes and has a number of undeniable advantages:

• high frost resistance and drought resistance;
• with proper care the plant practically does not get sick;
• undemanding to soil;
• the fruits are large and have excellent taste;
• low shedding of berries from the bush when ripe;
• the berries tolerate transportation well;
• grows and bears fruit in one place for a long time;
• The bush is decorative and does not require supports.

Disadvantages:

• does not tolerate excess moisture in the soil;
• requires “neighbors”, honeysuckle of other varieties for cross-pollination (Blue Bird, Tomichka) - the berries will be tastier and larger.

Growing technology

The agricultural technology for growing the Pavlovskaya variety is simple, since the plant is resistant to external factors.

Optimal conditions

For successful growth and development of the shrub, choose a sunny place. The sun should illuminate the plant all day and at any time of the year. Place landings – on a small hill to avoid stagnation of groundwater. The location of the bushes should not be heavily blown. This is associated with the risk of frostbite on branches in winter.

Landing dates and rules

The timing of planting is determined by the quality of the seedling. If the root system is open, it is better to plant the plant in spring (April) or early autumn. At this time, the air temperature is moderately warm and it is easier for the plant to adapt. With a closed root system (plant in a container), it is planted in the ground at any time during the warm season.

Work progress:

1. Dig a hole the size of which exceeds the volume of the root system by 5 cm.
2. A layer of drainage (expanded clay, broken brick, thick branches) is placed at the bottom of the pit.
3. Add organic fertilizers (rotted manure, compost, ash) to the pit. This will allow you not to apply fertilizer to the bush for the next 3 years. When adding fertilizer to the pit, do not use fresh manure. The roots will get burned.
4. Water the hole thoroughly.
5. Place the seedling in it, straighten the roots, cover it with soil, and compact the soil around the trunk with your feet. Do not deepen the neck more than 3 cm.
6. Water the planted plant thoroughly.

Further care

After planting honeysuckle Pavlovskaya in dry weather, water the plant at least once a week and do not allow the tree trunk to dry out.

The ground under the bushes is weeded and mulched with dry grass and tree bark. This will get rid of weeds and provide optimal moisture in the root zone.

2-3 years after planting, honeysuckle bushes are fed with complex fertilizers 2-3 times per season.

Wintering

If frosts in your region do not fall below 30°C, then the bush does not require shelter for the winter. However, the tree trunk circle is mulched for the winter, since the superficial root system of honeysuckle can become frostbitten.

If winters are cold and windy, it is worth insulating the plant by wrapping the bush with non-woven material.

Reproduction

Honeysuckle variety Pavlovskaya is propagated in three ways:

1. Cuttings. They are taken in the spring from an adult plant before the buds open and placed in a nutrient substrate or wet sand until the roots appear.
2. Seeds. Overripe berries are kneaded and spread on a paper napkin. Place in nutrient soil to a depth of 5 mm. When the plant has sprouted and three leaves have appeared, it is planted in open ground.
3. By layering. The side branch of the bush is bent to the ground, pressed with a bracket or stone and covered with soil. Over the course of a season, the branch located in the ground will take root.She is separated and placed in a new place.

Features of growing this variety depending on the region

Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya is ideal for mid-latitudes with a temperate climate. She is known in Europe, Belarus and Ukraine. Based on the properties inherent in the variety, it is grown everywhere except the far north, deserts and areas with high humidity.

The chemical composition of the fruit depends on the growing region. Thus, in berries ripened in the temperate zone, the content of sugar, acids, and vitamin C is higher than in honeysuckle grown in Altai or Primorye.

Pollinator varieties

The honeysuckle variety Pavlovskaya is self-sterile. The plant needs pollinators. The varieties Blue Bird, Tomichka, Vasyuganskaya, and Goluboe Vereteno are most suitable for this purpose.

I have an opinion! The more varieties of pollinators in the garden, the higher the yield.

Pollen is carried from one bush to another by insects and bees. Selecting the right pollinators is important. Productivity depends on this.

Reviews from gardeners

Most gardeners leave positive reviews about Pavlovskaya honeysuckle.

Irina, Kaliningrad: “I purchased this variety 5 years ago. I made a special trip to the nursery. I’m very pleased, the plant is not fussy to care for, but it produces such high yields. The berries are not small, which is good.”

Ksenia, Ufa: “A neighbor helped with the propagation of the bush and took a cutting from her. I thought it wouldn’t take root, but it took root surprisingly quickly. Then there were concerns after transplants it into open ground. But even here the sprout quickly took root. Now, after 4 years, I’m consistently getting a good harvest of sweet and sour berries.”

Angelina, Arkhangelsk: “I bought Pavlovskaya honeysuckle from a photo, at random. I really liked the variety. Maintenance does not require much time or hassle. The main thing is watering, fertilizing and trimmings carry out on time.I was also pleased that the bush is not attacked by pests, and the plant does not become seriously ill.”

Conclusion

Thanks to many positive properties, the Pavlovskaya honeysuckle variety has a large army of fans among gardeners. It is ideal for growing in central Russia. It has the sweetest berries of any known variety. Honeysuckle is highly productive with the right selection of pollinators; it is easy to grow, easy to care for and good for health.