Lonicera periclymenum - C2, single cane (60 cm)

Description
These produce dark red, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * easy to care for * tolerates shade

Growth habit
Common honeysuckle is ranked 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
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).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

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. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - 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 creamy white, tubular flowers appear in whorls from May to July. They grow to about 4 - 5 cm and are strongly scented.

fruit
The dark red, round fruits of Lonicera periclymenum are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Lonicera periclymenum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Façade, privacy screen, bee pasture, bird food plant, small/front garden

Root
Lonicera periclymenum is a heartroot.