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Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A lovely selection of honeysuckle with a particularly long flowering period. Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' has clusters of fragrant, creamy white, flushed reddish-purple flowers in late summer. These flowers stand out very well against the dark green leaves and this is particularly attractive when grown against a sunny wall or over an old tree stump.

Features

• Common name: Late Dutch Honeysuckle.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - October.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Large, twining, climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
• Height: up to 6 m (20 ft)
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' will flower best in a warm, sunny position.
• Size: 60 - 80 cm tall in 2L deep containers