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Winter Honeysuckle.
Lonicera fragrantissima
Prononciation loh-NISS-er-uh fray-gran-TISS-ih-muh
Aussi appelée Fragrant Honeysuckle, January Jasmine, Standish's Honeysuckle, Sweet Breath Of Spring, Winter Honeysuckle, sweet breath-of-spring
Winter honeysuckle is a wonderful shrub that brings a sweet, lemony scent to your garden during the coldest months. It is a semi-evergreen plant that produces creamy white flowers before most other plants wake up in spring. You will love how it brightens up a dreary winter landscape.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 8 to 10 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant this shrub in a spot with well-draining soil and plenty of room to spread. Watch for yellowing leaves, which can indicate poor drainage or too much shade. It is quite hardy, so it does not need much fuss once it is established.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during the first year of growth.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring before new growth starts.
- Taille
- Prune immediately after the flowers fade to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Rempotage
- If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when roots become crowded.
- Sol
- Well-draining, loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested by cats or dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Opposite, oval shaped leaves
- Fragrant, creamy white winter flowers
- Red berries in late spring
- Arching, woody branches
Science
- Famille
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genre
- Lonicera
- Ordre
- Dipsacales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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