Lonicera caerulea

Europe to Asia.

Blue-berried honeysuckle is upright and overhanging in habit.

The shoots of Lonicera caerulea are reddish-brown.

The deciduous leaves of the Blue-berried honeysuckle are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Exfoliating bark.

The creamy white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 1 - 2 cm in size and are slightly fragrant.

The dark blue berries of Lonicera caerulea are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Lonicera caerulea is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Blue-berried honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Tub, ornamental shrub, bog bed

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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.

The Blue-berried honeysuckle sets beautiful accents together with:
Japanese shadbell, large-fruited cranberry.

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