Lonicera 'Strawberry Sensation' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera caerulea 'Kamtschatica', Lonicera caerulea var. edulis.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, fruity flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Growth habit
Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Strawberry Sensation' is a compact and branched small shrub that can grow to a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

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
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica 'Strawberry Sensation' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist 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
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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. - Dried plant parts are cut back in autumn or spring.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The blue berries have a sweet, fruity flavour. The berries are oval. Ripening time from July.

Use
Cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden, bird food plant, jam, liqueur