Lonicera japonica var. repens
CREEPING JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE
Caprifoliaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Lonicera flexuosa, L. japonica 'Repens'

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Lonicera japonica var. repens
CREEPING JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE
Caprifoliaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white, cream & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green; flushed purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pergola, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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