Lonicera nit. G. Clouds? 'Purple Storm' - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Honeysuckle 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' (Lonicera nitida) is a dense, compact, evergreen small shrub with decorative, glossy, pointed ovate, dark green leaves. The purple-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * purple-red shoots * easy to care for * shade tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Honeysuckle 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' are dark green, pointed ovate, glossy. These are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Purple-red shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 80 - 90 cm and is approx. 50 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Planting partner
The Honeysuckle 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' sets beautiful accents together with: Summer lilac.

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

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. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Tub, hedge (pruning), topiary, bed edging

Root
Lonicera nitida 'Garden Clouds® Purple Storm' is a shallow-rooting plant.