Lonicera heckrottii

Honeysuckle is a bushy, climbing plant that can reach a height of 2 - 4 metres and a width of 1.5 - 3 metres. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

The shoots of Lonicera heckrottii are purple-red.

The deciduous leaves of the Honeysuckle are blue-green, ovate and opposite. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size.

The carmine-red, tubular flowers of Honeysuckle appear in whorls from June to September. These are pleasantly fragrant. With the right care, re-flowering from October to November.

The red fruits of Lonicera heckrottii are particularly decorative.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Privacy screen, bee pasture, façade, bird food plant, small/front garden

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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.
- In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts.
- 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).