Japanese Honeysuckle. A creeping shrub with leaves and stems flushed purple. Very fragrant flowers, flushed purple on the outside. Max Height 25cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera japonica var. repens
A creeping shrub with leaves and stems flushed purple. Very fragrant flowers, flushed purple on the outside.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | var. repens |
| Common Name | Japanese Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| 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 | Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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