French Honeysuckle. An upright bushy perennial with blue-green leaves and pea-like deep red flowers in spring. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hedysarum coronarium
An upright bushy perennial with blue-green leaves and pea-like deep red flowers in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Hedysarum |
|---|---|
| Species | coronarium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | French Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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