Unusual Berries

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The tasty blueberry-like fruits are sweet enough to enjoy fresh or can be used in jam, jelly, and ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder Mr Fothergill's Honeyberry plants today and enjoy the unique flavour and health benefits of this intriguing fruit. Plant them with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blueberry-plants\"\u003eblueberry plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-plants\"\u003eraspberry plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a berry garden that will keep you supplied with fresh fruit all season long. Or, explore our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-plants\"\u003efruit plants\u003c\/a\u003e to find more tasty and easy-to-grow options for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoneyberry plants are sold in pairs because of the need for pollination. 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