Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Common Name: Hall's Honeysuckle Type of Plant: dicot: vine, groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape fast growing vine, grows upward by twining, if unpruned or not given support forms a loose mound Height 15-20' Spread indefinite Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers moist loam Hardiness hardy (zones 2-24); thrives in mild humid areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-elliptic, 2-3" long, bright green, mucronate apex, young foliage is pubescent Flowers creamy white, changing to gold, conspicuous stamens, tubular, one upper lobe, four lower, very fragrant, 1-2" long, mostly terminal Fruit a small papery capsule Propagation: soft/semihardwood cuttings Usage: fast growing vine for its heavy production of fragrant flowers; arbors, trellises, wall coverings, large scale bank cover, very invasive if unchecked – excellent slope cover Landscape Care: Watering regular, tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back strongly to encourage new flowering wood Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other may harbor rats, spiders and other pests Origin: Japan Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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