Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty'
winter honeysuckle
Clusters of white, tubular flowers with prominent yellow anthers cling to bare branches in the depths of winter and fill the air with a heady fragrance. The scent from this deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub will stop you in your tracks. An invaluable addition to the garden in winter, it is best planted near a path or in a front garden, where its delicious fragrance can be appreciated. Once the bright green leaves appear, this honeysuckle looks rather insignificant, so plant it among shrubs that provide interest over the summer months.
How to care for Lonicera × purpusii Winter Beauty:
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, ideally where their winter scent can be enjoyed. Water regularly during dry spells while they establish, then they’ll tolerate short dry periods once mature.
After flowering, cut back by removing about a third of the older flowering shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. In early spring, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base to conserve moisture and feed the plant.
After flowering, cut back by removing about a third of the older flowering shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. In early spring, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base to conserve moisture and feed the plant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
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