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Lonicera standishii [Platt Garden Form]

Also Known As

Platt Garden Form Standish's Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-9b

Lonicera standishii [Platt Garden Form] plant details

Lonicera standishii [Platt Garden Form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera standishii [Platt Garden Form]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera standishii [Platt Garden Form]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This robust selection of the deciduous, 6-8' shrub was introduced by the late and great gardener, Jane Platt. It's most outstanding feature is the white, 1” trumpets that begin opening as early as November, most often in December, lasting through April in great fragrant abundance. That said, a plant for the background but within 15' of the front door. We prune ours back slowly over the winter by harvesting the small, upright branches from those larger arching ones, for continuous winter bouquets. Sun to part shade. Drought tolerant, though some summer water in dry climates helps bud formation. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.