Honeysuckle. A twining climber with dark green leaves. Very fragrant, large, yellow flowers strongly flushed purple-red in summer and early autumn. Max Height 6m. Flowers June to September. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera x americana
A twining climber with dark green leaves. Very fragrant, large, yellow flowers strongly flushed purple-red in summer and early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | x americana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | yellow, purple, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| 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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