Lonicera x heckrottii

continental : These plants like shady or semishady locations, where they are exposed for few hours a day to direct sunlight.
It is advisable to cover the plant in winter with frost cloth, specially in case of intense frosts.

alpine : Place these plants in a semishady location, where they are exposed to direct sunlight for short periods of time.
These plants do not tolerate long and intense frosts; for this reason we suggest to cover them with frost cloth during cold months.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a semishady location, not excessively exposed to direct sunlight.
We suggest to grow these plants in the garden all year long, since they tolerate temperatures also close to -5°C without any problem.

Feed Lonicera x heckrottii : It is advisable a regular fertilizing, with stable manure or with a slow-release granular fertilizer; mix the selected fertilizer with the soil, at the base of the plant, every 3-4 months, slightly burying it with the support of a small hoe.

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.