Lonicera x heckrottii

continental : Place the Lonicera x heckrottii in a semishady place, with few hours a day of direct sunlight.
They can tolerate short slight frosts; in case of intense frost cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

alpine : These plants do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
We suggest to cover the plants with frost cloth in autumn even though they can tolerate slight frosts; place them in the greenhouse if possible.

mediterranean : These plants prefer semishady locations, but can be exposed for few hours to direct sunlight without any problem, above all during the coldest periods of the year.
The Lonicera x heckrottii can generally tolerate slight frosts without any problem, therefore they can be grown in the garden without any problem.

Fertilization Lonicera x heckrottii : Climbing plants do not have a well developed root system and often produce a generous vegetation every year; for this reason it is advisable to fertilize them regularly, starting from winter, using preferably a slow-release fertilizer, to be buried at the base of the plant every 3-4 months.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Lonicera x heckrottii like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Lonicera x heckrottii rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Lonicera x heckrottii : When spring starts we can apply a sulphur fungicide treatment; the other treatments will be applied only in case the parasites are on the plants. Avoid the use of any treatments on the plants during bloom, which can injure the bees.