Lonicera involucrata

An uncommon, shrubby honeysuckle native to the United States, Lonicera involucrata has masses of yellow flowers in summer followed by bright red bracts and shiny purple-black fruit.

These colourful fruit last well into autumn, making Lonicera involucrata a highly ornamental garden plant with good year round interest. Also is popular with insects and butterflies.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Yellow / orange
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lonicera involucrata grows to be a rounded medium sized, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).

• Notes: Lonicera involucrata can be pruned back hard if required to reduce the size.