Lonicera 'Strawberry Sensation' - Liners bare root

Description
The Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Strawberry Sensation' (Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica) produces blue berries. These are sweet and fruity in flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. Their white, slightly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lonicera caerulea 'Kamtschatica', Lonicera caerulea var. edulis.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, fruity flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Strawberry Sensation' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Strawberry Sensation' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blaue Heckenkirsche 'Strawberry Sensation' is a compact and branched small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

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
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica 'Strawberry Sensation' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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. - Dried plant parts are cut back in autumn or spring.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The blue berries have a sweet, fruity flavour. The berries are oval. Ripening time from July.

Use
Cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden, bird food plant, jam, liqueur