Lonicera x heckrottii

Feed Lonicera x heckrottii : In autumn some manure or humus usually is planted at the foot of the plants; other types of fertilizer aren’t necessary, because the nitrogen in the organic fertilizer remains available to the plants for some months.

continental : We suggest to position the the Lonicera x heckrottii in a partially shaded place, which is exposed to direct solar rays only a few hours a day.
During the autumnal months the the Lonicera x heckrottii can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : For a balanced development it is best to locate teh the Lonicera x heckrottii in a place where it can enjoy some hours of direct solar light, but protected from the sun for most of the day.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the the Lonicera x heckrottii with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly lit by sunrays for a few hours a day.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : The Lonicera x heckrottii needs frequent and regular irrigations; we advise keeping the soil damp using 1-2 buckets of water, watering every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : Water abundantly with 0-1 buckets of water approximately every 2-3 weeks, wetting the ground deep down; let’s always wait for the soil to dry before watering again.

mediterranean : Let’s water the the Lonicera x heckrottii frequently with 2-3 buckets of water, even every 0-1 weeks, so that the soil is always damp, but not soaked with water.

Adversity Lonicera x heckrottii : When the climate is still not too harsh we should apply a wide range fungal treatment, vaporizing the fungicide even on the soil on the feet of the plants. Let’s remember to collect and destroy the leaves of the plants affected by black spot disease or by leaf curl disease.