Lonicera pericl. 'Chic & Choc'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Common honeysuckle 'Chic Choc' (Lonicera periclymenum) is a compact small shrub with decorative fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces yellow/pink flowers from May to July. The Common honeysuckle 'Chic Choc' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common honeysuckle 'Chic Choc' are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common honeysuckle 'Chic Choc' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common honeysuckle 'Chic Choc' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1 m and is approx. 50 - 80 cm wide.

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 yellow/pink flowers appear from May to July. They grow to about 4 - 5 cm and are strongly scented.

Fruit
The fruits of Lonicera periclymenum 'Chic Choc' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Worth knowing
Lonicera periclymenum 'Chic Choc' is slightly poisonous.

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

Root
Lonicera periclymenum 'Chic Choc' is a heartroot.