Lonicera tatarica - 30-40 CM

Description
These produce red, round fruits from July. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornaments * fragrant flowers * easy to care for * drought resistant, urban climate resistant, smoke hardy

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Honeysuckle is funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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 light pink, lip-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Lonicera tatarica are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Interesting facts
Lonicera tatarica is slightly poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Lonicera tatarica is a heartroot.