Lonicera caerulea 'Wojtek' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Wojtek' (Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica) produces dark blue berries. These are sweet in flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from June. Its white, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera caerulea 'Kamtschatica'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Wojtek' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Wojtek' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact, branched.

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 'Wojtek' 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 in March. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The dark blue berries have a sweet flavour. The berries are oval. Ripening time from June.

Use
Solitary, cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden, hedge, bird food plant, jam, liqueur