Lonicera xylosteum

Europe.

Fly honeysuckle is an upright and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 35 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Fly honeysuckle are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size. Fly honeysuckle turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

The creamy white, lip-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

The dark red, round fruits of Lonicera xylosteum are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

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

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Fly honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Privacy screen, solitary planting, group planting, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- 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.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

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