Honeysuckle. A graceful rounded shrub with grey-green leaves, very fragrant lilac-pink flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by red berries. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha
A graceful rounded shrub with grey-green leaves, very fragrant lilac-pink flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | rupicola |
| Varietry | var. syringantha |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| 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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