Lonicera tatarica - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica) is a large, funnel-shaped shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces light pink, lip-shaped flowers from May to June. The Honeysuckle also has egg-shaped, blue-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide. The Honeysuckle makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Honeysuckle are blue-green, ovate and opposite. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Honeysuckle is a large, funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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 light pink, lip-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Lonicera tatarica are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Worth knowing
Lonicera tatarica is slightly poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary planting, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Lonicera tatarica is a heartroot.