Lonicera nitida 'Ernest Wilson' - C1

Description
The Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' (Lonicera nitida) is an upright, broad small shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' also has egg-shaped, fresh green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' are fresh green, ovate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' is an upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 metres.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal 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 Heckenmyrte 'Ernest Wilson' 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 white flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly scented.

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

Root
Lonicera nitida 'Ernest Wilson' is a shallow-rooting plant.