Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle | Lonicera fragrantissima
Extremely fragrant winter blooms
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle
Lonicera fragrantissima
- One of the most fragrant honeysuckles you can get! This plant brightens up the winter garden with sprays of creamy white trumpet shaped flowers on fresh green stems
- Flowers from mid December right through to March
- RHS Plants for Pollinators designated plant - highly beneficial to early spring pollinators
- A vigorous hardy plant ideal for adding interest to beds and borders throughout the year
- Low maintenance - this plant is pest and disease resistant and needs no feeding or pruning
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle can be grown in a large container, provided it has at least 40-50 cm of root space and a sturdy support.
How big does it get?
Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle typically reaches a height of 4 to 8 metres and can spread up to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle thrives in partial shade or full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun.
How much watering does this plant need?
Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle prefers moist but well-drained soil, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week during the active growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle benefits from pruning after flowering to maintain its shape, removing any dead stems and cutting back overgrown shoots by about 30 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
Lonicera fragrantissima is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C across the UK.
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