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Lonicera splendida
Highly perfumed climber. Long stems of fresh oval green leaves in spring. Through late spring and summer it has masses of fragrant yellow-white flowers becoming maroon, in clusters at the tips of stems. Often another flush in Autumn. Easy care and very showy. Flowers best in the sun. Hardy.
Genus
Lonicera
Species
splendida
Cultivar
Common name
Honeysuckle
Family name
Caprifoliaceae
Place of origin
Spain
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Twining stems or curling tendrils, under 5 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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