Lonicera fragrantissima Lindl. & Paxton | Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle Family
a.k.a. Fragrant Honeysuckle, Sweet Breath of Spring, January Jasmine, Standing Honeysuckle, Christmas Honeysuckle, Wintersweet, Bush Honeysuckle
Enjoy WINTER HONEYSUCKLE shrubs for their...
. intoxicatingly fragrant winter flowers >>> early spring in colder climates
. lemon-scented nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> (-20°F)
. long-lived carefree growth >>> arching + multi-stemmed habit to 8-10'
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant
. budded branches for fragrant indoor winter bouquets
. enduring popularity >>> old-fashioned heirloom plant
USDA hardiness zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Sunset hardiness zones: 1-9, 14-24 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained
ORIGIN: China | Robert Fortune - 1845 | The genus Lonicera was named by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus (1701-1778) in honor of Adam Lonitzer (1528-1586), a German naturalist, herbalist and physician.
Shipping Size: Premium Three Gallon Plant
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