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Lonicera x italica
Also Known As
- Lonicera italica
- Honeysuckle Vine
Plant type
shrub, vine
size
- H: 15'-30'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Lonicera x italica plant details
Lonicera x italica is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees 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 x italica
- Plant type: shrub or vine
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream, pink and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera x italica
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Features
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Color
- green
Texture
- glossy
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Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Kapu'
aka Lonicera caerulea Yezberry® Solo
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Kuchi'
aka Lonicera caerulea Yezberry® Maxie
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Tundra'
aka Tundra Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'
aka Borealis Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Stimul'
aka Lonicera caerulea 'Balalaika', Lonicera caerulea Sugar Mountain® Balalaika, Stimul Haskap, Stimul Honeyberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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