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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeclimber
Distribution
Lonicera sempervirens
trumpet honeysuckle
Flower Colors
Description
A medium-sized, twining evergreen climber with blue-green leaves, the uppermost perfoliate. Flowers to 5cm in length, orange-red outside, yellow within, followed by red berries
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCoastalCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsWall side borders