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    • Photo of Lonicera gracilipes flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Lonicera crassifolia

    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
    Photo of Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips' foliage by Native Sons
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