BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A new introduction, Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' is a climbing honeysuckle with cream marbled, cool green leaves from spring to autumn and fragrant, white flowers which fade to yellow in early and late summer.

Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' gives its best foliage display when planted in light dappled or partial shade against a wall or fence.

Supplied Size: 2L deep containers (50 - 60 cm tall)

• Position: Light, dappled or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - September.
• Flower Colour: Creamy yellow and white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' grows to be a medium sized, twining climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
  • Height: up to 4 m (13 ft)
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)