Honeysuckle. A twining climber with dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Clusters of tubular, pink, orange and yellow flowers in summer. Max Height 5m. Flowers June to August. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera x heckrottii
A twining climber with dark green leaves, blue-green beneath. Clusters of tubular, pink, orange and yellow flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | x heckrottii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | pink, orange, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| 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 | |
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