Lonicera acuminata - 30-40 CM P9

Description
The Honeysuckle (Lonicera acuminata) is a flat, creeping, winter-green plant with decorative, coral-red fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in whorls from June to July. The Honeysuckle also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves and usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and a width of approx. 1.5 m in a semi-shady to shady location. The Honeysuckle makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera japonica 'Dart's Acumen'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Honeysuckle are medium green, ovate and opposite. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
Himalayas.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle is a flat, creeping climbing plant which can reach a height of 0.5 - 1 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.5 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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 of Honeysuckle appear in whorls from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The coral-red fruits of Lonicera acuminata are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Tubs, ground cover