Photo of Lonicera gracilipes flower by Karl Gercens III

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Lonicera gracilipes

Also Known As

  • Lonicera gracillipes
  • Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Lonicera gracilipes plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera gracilipes

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera gracilipes

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This uncommon 4-6' shrub is attractive in flower (pendulous pink bells with conspicuous yellow anthers in late spring), fruit (scarlet-red), and leaf (rose-tinged new growth turns to green tipped with red)... a winner! S/M

Gardening facts about Lonicera gracilipes plant

How to Grow Lonicera gracilipes

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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