Lonicera hildebrandiana
giant Burmese honeysuckle
Flower Colors
Description
The largest honeysuckle. It is an evergreen climber capable of reaching 10m or more, with flowers and leaves both up to 15cm long. The leaves are dark green and glossy. The highly fragrant, tubular flowers appear in pairs in the leaf axils all summer, opening pale cream and maturing to pale orange. Red berries up to 3cm long follow
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 10-11
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensWall side borders