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Winter flowering honeysuckle
Lonicera fragrantissima
Brilliant winter bee flower with sublime fragrance
PLANT TYPE Shrub
PLANT HABIT Evergreen perennial
USES Pollinators, Ornamental
DESCRIPTION
BERRIES AND LEAVES NOT EDIBLE. A winter flowering honeysuckle originating from China. A helpful plant for early bumblebee queens emerging in late winter and early spring. Flowers have a wonderful ambient fragrance. When you have the winter blues, bury your nose in one and think of Spring, which is just around the corner.
RECOMMENDED LOCATION Wildlife garden, Ornamental garden
Aspect Full sun, Partial sun
Height 1.5 - 2.5 metres
Spread 1.5 - 2.5 metres
Hardiness Tolerant of a wide range of soils
Prefered soil pH Tolerant of a wide range of soils
Origin/history
Originates in China.
