Honeysuckle. A rounded shrub with purple-red stems and dark green leaves. Very fragrant creamy white flowers in winter and early spring. Berries are rarely produced. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers November to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera x purpusii
A rounded shrub with purple-red stems and dark green leaves. Very fragrant creamy white flowers in winter and early spring. Berries are rarely produced.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | x purpusii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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