Lonicera japonica
Japanese Honeysuckle
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Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Description
L. japonica is native to eastern Asia. This species typically bears deep green oval leaves, that are sweet-scented with purple-tinged white flowers from spring to fall.
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Blooming
Most Honeysuckles are known for their dual-clustered, intensely fragrant flowers, which come in a variety of colors, such as creamy white, yellow, orange, and red. Blooms attract hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by red or orange berries.
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Growth
Honeysuckles are a group of evergreen, semi evergreen and deciduous shrubs and vines. Generally, they need full sun or partial shade in warmer climates.
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Planting
Propagate Honeysuckles with cuttings. Semi-ripe cuttings for evergreen species in summer, and greenwood cuttings (in summer) or hardwood cuttings (in fall) for deciduous species. Hardy species can be planted through seeds, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame (for protection).
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Pest
Leaf rollers, aphids, and scale insects. Other problems include powdery mildew, dieback, leaf spots, and blights, all of which are quite common.
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Interesting facts
Honeysuckles grow in a variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Their berries can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) - Soil and irrigation
Honeysuckles require good drainage. Shrub species grow in any soil. Climbers need fertile, humus-rich soil that is kept moist.
