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    Lonicera praeflorens

    Also Known As

    • Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Lonicera praeflorens plant details

    Lonicera praeflorens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera praeflorens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera praeflorens

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Before the leaves appear, the bare branches of this 4-6' shrub are covered with small white-tinted-yellow spring flowers, later to be followed by red fruits. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lonicera praeflorens plant

    How to Grow Lonicera praeflorens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Creeping Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'

    aka Dwarf Golden Box Honeysuckle, Twiggy Box Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6b-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Lonicera sempervirens

    aka Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle, Woodbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

    aka Variegated Box Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips'

    aka Lonicera ligustrina 'Red Tips', Red Tips Box Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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