Lonicera japonica 'Red World' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Japanese honeysuckle 'Red World' (Lonicera japonica) is a climbing, winter-green plant with decorative fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. In a semi-shady to shady location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Frost hardiness
The Japanese honeysuckle 'Red World' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese honeysuckle 'Red World' is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 4 - 6 metres. It usually grows 60 - 80 cm per year.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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.

Fruit
The berries of Lonicera japonica 'Red World' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Façade, bee pasture, bird food plant, scented garden