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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.