Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' (Lonicera nitida) is an upright, broad small shrub with decorative, purple-red, round fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white, tubular flowers in May. The Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres. The Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis, Lonicera pileata 'Yunnanensis'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat tolerant, drought resistant, urban climate resistant, shade tolerant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' are medium green, ovate and opposite. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' is an upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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, 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).

Planting partner
The Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' 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.

Flower
The creamy white, tubular flowers appear in May. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The purple-red, round fruits of Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, hedge (cut), bed edging, ground cover, green border

Root
Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' is a shallow-rooting plant.