Lonicera caprifolium

Central Europe to the Caucasus.

Italian honeysuckle is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 3 - 8 m and a width of 1 - 3 m.

The deciduous leaves of the Italian honeysuckle are dark green, ovate, with entire margins. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size.

The light yellow, tubular flowers of Italian honeysuckle appear in whorls from May to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

The orange-red fruits of Lonicera caprifolium are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Italian honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Façade, bee pasture, bird food plant

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

- 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.
- Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

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