Botanical Name: Lonicera hildebrandiana
Common Name: Giant Burmese honeysuckle Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fast-growing, vigorous vine, climbing by means of tendrils; stems become rope-like with age; plant resembles an oversized version of Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' Height 20' -40' Spread equal + Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full sun near coast; may need some shade inland Soil best in moist, well-composted soils; tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 14-17, 19-24); prefers warm humid site Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, on smooth green ropey stems; ovate-oval, 3" - 6" (7") long; glossy, dark green, with conspicuous mid-vein Flowers tubular, in open clusters, up to 6" - 7" long; white on opening, turning pale yellow-dull orange; very fragrant; spring-summer Fruit capsule Propagation: grafting or semihardwood cuttings in fall Usage: a large-scale background mass on fences, walls, trellis, etc. - valued for its glossy foliage and fragrant blooms; can become an accent vine on arbors if thinned and trained; excellent for tropical or informal landscapes Landscape Care: Watering best with regular irrigation; can tolerate some drought if the soil is amended with compost Fertilizing a balanced feeding 1-2 times annually Pruning thin out old non-blooming stems; control size after blooming period; remove suckers Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other attracts hummingbirds Origin: Southeast Asia Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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