Lonicera kamtschatica 'Sinoglaska' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Honeysuckle 'Sinoglaska' (Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica) produces dark blue berries. These are sweet and sour with an aromatic flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the 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-sour, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Honeysuckle 'Sinoglaska' are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle 'Sinoglaska' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle 'Sinoglaska' is a compact and branched small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 2 m and a width of 0.8 - 1.2 m. It usually grows 5 - 20 cm per year.

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 'Sinoglaska' 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 March to April. They are lightly scented.

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

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