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Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha

Also Known As

  • Lonicera syringantha
  • Lilac Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 7'-10'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha plant details

Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Possibly the loveliest of the bush honeysuckles? (Genders), this pretty arching shrub (to 4-10') produces its small, lilac-pink flowers with their delicate, sweet perfume, in early spring. S/M
A flush of lavender flowers with delectable fragrance in April is followed by sporadic blooms through the season. Dense twiggy growth on plants 7 x 7 feet.

Gardening facts about Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha plant

How to Grow Lonicera rupicola var. syringantha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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