Japanese Honeysuckle. A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves attractively veined yellow and fragrant purple-flushed white flowers followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 6m. Flowers May to August. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera japonica ‘Aureoreticulata’
A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves attractively veined yellow and fragrant purple-flushed white flowers followed by blue-black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Aureoreticulata' |
| Common Name | Japanese Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | purple, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | August |
| 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 | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
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