Name: Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn) – Radiant | Vivid Orange, Aromatic Russian Variety
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Description

Radiant is a Russian seaberry (sea buckthorn, sea berry) selected for its exceptionally vibrant, glowing orange fruit and strong nutritional profile. True to its name, Radiant produces berries with remarkable color intensity and a rich, bright citrus flavor that stands out in syrups, juice blends, wellness shots, and preserves.

The shrub has medium vigor with an upright, tidy growth habit — easy to maintain and well suited for home gardens and edible landscapes. Radiant produces dense clusters of berries along silver-green branches, creating a stunning ornamental display as the fruit ripens. Extremely hardy, adaptable, and productive, Radiant is an excellent choice for growers seeking both beauty and high-quality fruit.

Overview

Russian female seaberry with intensely vibrant orange fruit.
Excellent flavor — bright, aromatic, and citrus-forward.
Medium vigor — ideal for easy maintenance and home gardens.
Cold hardy and tolerant of poor, sandy soils.
Requires a male pollinator for fruit set.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Radiant’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun; thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Hardiness (Temp): To approximately -40°F
Bearing Age: 2–3 years
Rootstock: Own roots (grown from cuttings)
Size at Maturity: Typically 6–8 ft tall with moderate vigor
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Ripening Time: Late August into early September
Yield: Good, reliable production
Pests and Diseases: Naturally resilient and low-maintenance
USDA Zone: 3–8

Additional Notes

Origin: Russian selection valued for cosmetic beauty and nutrient-rich fruit.
Berries have exceptionally bright color, making Radiant one of the most ornamental seaberry varieties.
Flavor: Aromatic with a balanced sweet-tart citrus profile.
Excellent for wellness shots, teas, syrups, smoothies, and preserves.
Plant with a compatible male seaberry for pollination.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Radiant Seaberry

Sun: Full sun (minimum 1/2 day)
Soil: Well-drained; thrives in sandy or rocky ground
Water: Low once established
Growth: Moderate vigor, ~6–8 ft shrub
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3–8
Pollination: Female — requires a male seaberry
Harvest: Late August into early September
Best Use: Wellness blends, premium juice, syrups, preserves

Variety Notes – Radiant

Russian origin emphasizing fruit color and nutrient density.
Produces exceptionally vivid, glowing orange berries—among the most ornamental seaberries available.
Flavor is bright, aromatic, and well balanced between sweet and tart.
Moderate vigor makes Radiant ideal for home gardens and smaller spaces.
Perfect for smoothies, syrups, teas, wellness shots, and premium preserves.

Planting & Care – Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn)

Site Selection

Full sun required for best color and yield.
Grows well in poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.

Soil Preparation

Loosen soil 18–24″ wide and 12–18″ deep.
Add modest compost if very poor; avoid moisture-trapping amendments.
Seaberries are nitrogen-fixing and need minimal fertilization.

Planting Instructions

Dig a hole 2–3× wider than the root ball.
Plant at the same depth as the container.
Backfill firmly and water deeply.
Apply a 2–3″ mulch layer around the plant.

Watering & Fertility

Keep soil moist during the first season.
Mature seaberries are highly drought tolerant.
Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers.

Pollination Basics

Radiant is a female seaberry.
Plant a male seaberry within 50–75 ft.
One male pollinates 6–8 females.

Pruning & Training

Establish 4–6 main stems for strong structure.
Thin older stems over time to renew productive wood.
Prune in late winter or early spring.

Harvesting & Use

Ripens late August to early September.
Berries have rich color and strong aroma.
Hand-pick small crops; use freeze–shake method for larger yields.
Excellent for wellness products, syrups, teas, smoothies.

General Tips

Plant on a raised mound if soil is clay-heavy.
Mulch helps with moisture retention and weed control.
Extremely cold hardy once established.

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