Lonicera similis delavayi - 150-175 CM C5 Caned

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Growth habit
Honeysuckle is a densely growing climbing plant which can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.2 m.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from June to August. They are strongly scented.

Use
Bee pasture, facade, bird food plant

Root
Lonicera similis var. delavayi is a heartroot.