Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty' - P13

Description
The Honeysuckle 'Silver Beauty' (Lonicera nitida) is a compact, evergreen dwarf shrub with decorative, dark green leaves with a white edge. It also bears creamy white flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

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

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Honeysuckle 'Silver Beauty' are dark green with a white margin. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle 'Silver Beauty' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle 'Silver Beauty' is a compact growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 - 40 cm.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Honeysuckle 'Silver Beauty' 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 flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly scented.

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

Root
Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty' is a shallow-rooting plant.