Prelude Raspberry vs Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry) - TreeTime.ca

Prelude Raspberry vs Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry)

Rubus x Prelude

Lonicera caerulea Strawberry Sensation

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Prelude Raspberry
Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry)

Prelude Raspberry is one of the earliest ripening raspberries. As early as June you can expect red berries that are delectably sweet and perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. It is disease resistant, cold hardy, and vigorous in nature. Expect raspberries one year after planting.

The Prelude Raspberry is a fast-growing floricane. This means that raspberries will not grow on canes the year they first grow. The mature canes they do grow on, however, produce more berries than primocane varieties.

Strawberry Sensation Haskap is a new cultivar from Berries Unlimited that is getting lots of attention. These haskaps have a unique flavor that range from sweet to tart with an alpine strawberry after taste. This highly productive shrub produces haskaps late season and are ideal for freezing or fresh eating.

Strawberry Sensation is an late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Boreal Blizzard is a great companion variety.

Prelude Raspberry Quick Facts

Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: elliptical blue-purple berries
Flavor: sweet/tart, hint of strawberry flavor
Harvest: very late, mid June to mid July
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low