Lonicera japonica 'Red World' (Japanese honeysuckle) – red-pink – Ø9 cm, 35 cm high

You will receive a Lonicera japonica 'Red World' (Japanese honeysuckle) in red and pink, fresh from the grower. The plant is in a Ø9 cm nursery pot and is approximately 35 cm tall. Honeysuckle blooms with beautifully scented flowers, especially in the evening, and attracts butterflies and bees. Winter hardy, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Lonicera japonica 'Red World'
• Also known as: Japanese honeysuckle
• Pot size: Ø9 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 35 cm
• Flower colour: red and pink
• Flowering period: June–September
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Winter hardy: yes
• Watering: water regularly during the first summer; a climbing plant in a pot needs water daily during warm periods
• Beautiful on: fence, pergola or wall, pot on balcony or terrace
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Plant a climbing plant about 30 cm away from the wall, as the soil stays moister there. A layer of mulch around the base keeps the roots cool. Need fertiliser? Check out our tips on plant nutrition.