Thursday 11 February 2016

Lonicera x purpusii


  • Common Name - winter flowering shrubby honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name - Lonicera x purpusii
  • Family - Caprifoliaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Stem/Bark - exfoliating, multi-stem
  • Leaf - simple, lanceolate shape, acute apex, cuneate base, entire margin
  • Flower -flowers clustered, perfect, white, April - May
  • Fruit - berry, true, blue, June
  • Habit - arching, stiffly upright
  • Form - vase
  • Size - 2-3 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade, well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant spring interest

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