Lonicera acuminata - 30-40 CM P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera japonica 'Dart's Acumen'.

Bulletpoints
* ornamental fruit * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Growth habit
Honeysuckle is a flat, creeping climbing plant, which can reach a height of 0.5 - 1 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.5 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in whorls from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

fruit
The coral-red fruits of Lonicera acuminata are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Tub, ground cover