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    • Photo of Lonicera giraldii flower by Brushwood Nursery

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    Lonicera giraldii

    Plant type

    shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Lonicera giraldii plant details

    Lonicera giraldii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 giraldii

    Plant type: shrub or vine
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 20 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rare, trellis, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera giraldii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lonicera giraldii is a rare, evergreen species with dark ruby flowers in June and July depending on climate. Leaves and flowers are fuzzy all over, making them less likely to be munched by deer.

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lonicera giraldii plant

    How to Grow Lonicera giraldii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    aka Creeping Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

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    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

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    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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