Trumpet Honeysuckle. A twining climber with dark green leaves above and blue-green beneath. Clusters of rich scarlet-orange, tubular flowers in summer and autumn. Max Height 4m. Flowers June to September. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera sempervirens
A twining climber with dark green leaves above and blue-green beneath. Clusters of rich scarlet-orange, tubular flowers in summer and autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | sempervirens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Trumpet Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| 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 | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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