BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A truly outstanding plant, Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush' is a ground cover form of our native woodbine with sprays of scented red and cream flowers, borne from mid to late summer. These flowers are scented and particularly fragrant in the evenings. The dark green leaves turn shades of plum purple and brown in autumn before falling. Splendid low flowering plant for a sunny border.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (25 - 30 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Bushy Honeysuckle.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Trailing ground cover or low branching shrub.
  • Height: 1m (3 ft).
  • Spread: up to 2 m (6 ft).
• Notes: Prune out any occasional strong, upright shoots to keep Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush' as a low ground cover plant. Can suffer from mildew in wet or damp summers.