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Lonicera japonica chinensis

Purple Japanese Honeysuckle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

Fragrant purplish-red buds open up to white flowers. Green leaves with purple undersides. Semi-evergreen vigorous climber to 15', only 2' when used as a ground cover.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.