{"product_id":"cinderella-honeyberry","title":"Cinderella Honeyberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact, Sweet Haskap for Small Yards and Containers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinderella Honeyberry (\u003cem\u003eLonicera caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cinderella') packs the famous haskap hardiness and sweet, early berries into a tidy, low-growing bush that fits small spaces and large containers. Its tangy-sweet blue fruit ripens in June, weeks ahead of any other berry, and it grows in ordinary soil with no acidity needed. As with all honeyberries, it requires a second, different variety to fruit. Whether you're filling a small edible bed in Edina, growing fruit on a patio in Maple Grove, or tucking a berry shrub into a Woodbury border — Cinderella thrives in zone 4b–5a (and far colder) gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCinderella Honeyberry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLonicera caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cinderella'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous fruiting shrub (honeyberry \/ haskap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (full sun for the heaviest crop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — 1 inch per week; keep evenly moist while establishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — no acidic soil needed; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam with good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a second, different honeyberry variety (e.g., Berry Blue) blooming at the same time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery early — June, before strawberries; sweet-tangy berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme — to about -40°F; flowers tolerate light spring frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCinderella Honeyberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall spaces and containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes Cinderella ideal for tight beds, edible edging, or a large patio container in a Plymouth yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarliest fruit of the year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all haskaps, it fruits in June before strawberries — a head start on the berry season in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart-shade edible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProductive even in part shade, it suits a lightly shaded edible bed where blueberries would struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Cinderella Honeyberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) and early fall (late August–September) are both excellent. Avoid summer heat, and never plant after mid-October — frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Cinderella Honeyberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant a second, different variety (such as Berry Blue) within 50 feet — Cinderella will not fruit alone or with only its own kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark or wood chips, kept off the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle pruning is needed for years; remove only dead or crowded wood once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Cinderella Honeyberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; keep evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater during dry spells, especially while berries are sizing in late spring. Established honeyberries are low-maintenance and tolerate brief dry periods. Protect container roots over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow Cinderella in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — its compact size suits a large container. You'll still need a second honeyberry variety nearby for pollination, and you should protect potted roots in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a different honeyberry variety (like Berry Blue) blooming at the same time within about 50 feet. A lone plant won't set fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily — honeyberries survive to about -40°F. Protect roots if growing in an above-ground container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerry Blue Honeyberry — the recommended pollinator for Cinderella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorealis Honeyberry — large, sweet haskap berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthblue Blueberry — a compact blueberry for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312935653681,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/cinderella-honeyberry.jpg?v=1779557843","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/cinderella-honeyberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}