Lonicera purpusii 'Winter Beauty' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
These produce red, round fruits. 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

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Growth habit
Winter honeysuckle 'Winter Beauty' is dense and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
No special requirements.

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, lip-shaped flowers appear from February to March. They grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size and are strongly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Lonicera purpusii 'Winter Beauty' are particularly decorative.

Use
Façade, bee pasture, bird food plant