Honeysuckle. A twining climber with dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Clusters of tubular, pink, orange and yellow flowers in summer. Max Height 5m. Flowers June to August. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera x heckrottii
A twining climber with dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Clusters of tubular, pink, orange and yellow flowers in summer.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Lonicera |
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Species | x heckrottii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Honeysuckle |
Flower Colour | pink, orange, yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 5m |
Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Spread | |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | July |
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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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