Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' - C1

Description
These produce purple-red, round fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

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

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornaments * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

Growth habit
Wilson's honeysuckle 'Elegant' is upright and broad in structure. Rapidly growing.

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).

Tasks
- Pruning: 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. They are pleasantly scented.

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

Use
Container, hedge (pruning), border, ground cover, green verges

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