Lonicera similis delavayi - 150-175 CM C5 Caned

Description
The Honeysuckle (Lonicera similis var. delavayi) is a dense, climbing evergreen plant that produces creamy white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from June to August. The Honeysuckle also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 1.2 metres.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Honeysuckle are medium green, ovate and opposite.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle is a densely growing climber that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.2 m. It usually grows 20 - 75 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 ground 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 flowers appear from June to August. They are strongly scented.

Use
Bee pasture, facade, bird food plant

Root
Lonicera similis var. delavayi is a heartroot.