Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

A wonderful semi-evergreen shrub which is is well know for producing masses of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in midwinter. The flowers scent can carry a significant distance and a plant in our gardens has flowered reliably by Christmas for years.

Sprigs cut at this time are ideal for winter flower arrangements. The leaves are dark green in colour and being semi-evergreen often stay on through the winter although they may fall after a very cold spell.

This winter flowering honeysuckle grows as a superb standalone shrub but can also look fetching when trained against a wall or fence! Grows well in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: December - March.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty' grows to be a medium sized, densely branching, rounded shrub. Can be pruned to reduce the size if required.
  • Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).

• Pruning: Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty' can be pruned back hard if necessary in spring.