Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' (Lonicera nitida) is an upright, broad small shrub that produces creamy-white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. These appear from May to June. The Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' also bears oval, green-yellow leaves. The purplish-red new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 80 cm and spreads to around 1 m.

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

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * crimson new growth * low maintenance

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' are greenish-yellow and ovate. They are about 1–2 cm in size. New growth is purplish-red.

Frost hardiness
The Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' is an upright, spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60–80 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 0.6–1 m.

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 Heckenmyrte 'Twiggy' 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
Tubs, hedge (pruning), bed edging, ground cover, green strips

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