Lonicera pericl. 'Caprilia Imperial' - 150-175 CM C5 Caned

Description
These produce red, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * easy to care for * tolerates shade

Growth habit
Common honeysuckle 'CAPRILIA® Imperial' is climbing in habit. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

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. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
The two-coloured, tubular flowers appear in whorls from May to July. They grow to around 4 - 5 cm and are strongly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Lonicera periclymenum 'CAPRILIA® Imperial' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Lonicera periclymenum 'CAPRILIA® Imperial' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Façade, privacy screen, bee pasture, bird food plant, small/front garden

Root
Lonicera periclymenum 'CAPRILIA® Imperial' is a heartroot.