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    Lonicera x purpusii

    Also Known As

    • Lonicera purpusii
    • Shrubby Honeysuckle
    • Winter Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Lonicera x purpusii plant details

    Lonicera x purpusii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera x purpusii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in winter
    Uses: fragrant, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera x purpusii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Any plant which produces flowers during a bleak winter is more than appreciated, but especially one that produces fragrant flowers!, as this 4-6' shrub does in Jan-Feb; (L. fragrantissima x L. standishii). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Alluring sweetly scented white flowers bloom on bare stems in late winter on shrubs 6 x 6 ft. Cut a few stems to bring inside to bid you over till spring.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lonicera x purpusii plant

    How to Grow Lonicera x purpusii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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