Lonicera caprifolium 'Inga' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera italica.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Growth habit
Italian honeysuckle is a climbing plant that grows like a vine and can reach a height of 3 - 8 m and a width of 1 - 3 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

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. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
The light yellow, tubular flowers appear in whorls from May to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

fruit
The orange-red fruits of Lonicera caprifolium are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Façade, bee pasture, bird food plant