Lonicera purpusii - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Winter honeysuckle (Lonicera purpusii) is a dense, branched shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces creamy white, lip-shaped flowers from December to March. The Winter honeysuckle also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide. The Winter honeysuckle makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Winter honeysuckle are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Bark
Brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Winter honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter honeysuckle is a dense and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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.

Flower
The creamy white, lip-shaped flowers appear from December to March. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm and are strongly scented.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Lonicera purpusii are particularly decorative.

Use
Façade, bee pasture, bird food plant