Lonicera japonica chinensis
Purple Japanese Honeysuckle
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.