Japanese Honeysuckle 'Purpurea'
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
Japanese Honeysuckle 'Purpurea'
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
| Decoration form | leaves |
|---|---|
| Color of flowers | white and yellow |
| Flowering month | VII, VIII, IX VII, VIII, IX |
| Evergreen plant | no |
| Plants height |
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| Annual growth | 1-2 m |
| Aspect |
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| Frost hardiness | 6B - 9 Zones 6B - 9 |
A vigorous species reaching up to 4 m (1 m of annual growth) on a suitable support. Evergreen leaves turn purple in autumn and winter. Flowers small, white, changing to yellow with age.
Succeeds in moderate soils and in partial shade. It may freeze during severe winters.
An excellent climber for covering large spaces, tall fences and tree stumps. Makes good ground cover.