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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeclimber
Distribution
Lonicera etrusca
Lonicera etrusca
Flower Colors
Description
A vigorous, woody, deciduous or semi-evergreen twining climber to 4m tall, with purplish young shoots and oval, mid-green to grey-green downy leaves. Tubular, 2-lipped, fragrant, red-flushed, creamy flowers 5cm long age to yellow, and are produced early to midsummer, followed by red berries
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsClimber and wall shrubsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 6cm | H: 6cm | €6.02 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.