Lonicera caerulea 'Silginka' - 40-50 CM C20

Description
Dark blue fruits emerge from these from August. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit decoration * red-brown shoots * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * easy to care for

Bark
Flaking bark.

Growth habit
Blue-berried honeysuckle is upright and overhanging in structure.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal 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, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 1 - 2 cm in size and are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The dark blue berries of Lonicera caerulea are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Container, ornamental shrub, bog bed

Shoots
The shoots of Lonicera caerulea are red-brown in colour.

Root
Lonicera caerulea is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.