Honeysuckle. A bushy shrub with bright dark green leaves and orange-yellow flowers surrounded by large red bracts in late spring, followed by glossy black berries. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii
A bushy shrub with bright dark green leaves and orange-yellow flowers surrounded by large red bracts in late spring, followed by glossy black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | involucrata |
| Varietry | var. ledebourii |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | orange, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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