Honeysuckle, Twinberry. A bushy shrub with bright mid-green leaves and dark yellow flowers surrounded by large green bracts that turn red in late spring, followed by glossy black berries. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. 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
A bushy shrub with bright mid-green leaves and dark yellow flowers surrounded by large green bracts that turn red in late spring, followed by glossy black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | involucrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle, Twinberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| 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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