Product Review

Other Names: Japanese Honeysuckle, Hall's Honeysuckle, Gold-and-Silver Flower, Lonicera Halliana Zone: 4 to 9 Growth rate: Fast Plant Type: Vine or Ground Cover Family: Caprifoliaceae Native Range: Eastern Asia Height: 15 to 30 feet Spread: 3 to 6 feet Shape: Twining, climbing vine or trailing groundcover Bloom Time: May - October Bloom Color: White maturing to yellow Flower/Fruit: Small sweetly scented double-tongued flowers opening white and fading to yellow. Small black fruit. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Evergreen, semi evergreen or deciduous (bronze or purple), depending on the climate. Drought Tolerance: Moderate-High Water: Dry to Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought as well as soggy soils. Adapts to wide range of soils. Prefers moist, loamy soils. Culture: When used as a ground cover, 2-3 plants per square yard should be sufficient, and plants may be cut back hard (i.e., sheared close to the ground with an elevated lawn mower) in late winter to control growth and to remove dead undergrowth. Uses: May be grown on trellises or fences (especially in areas near porches or patios where its fragrance may be enjoyed). Excellent for screening. Also effective when grown without support as a ground cover, particularly for erosion control on banks or slopes. Because of its vigorous growing habit, it is best to segregate this vine in areas where it cannot easily attach to and climb on nearby shrubs or trees or perennials. Special Note: This species has demonstrated an invasive tendency in Connecticut, meaning it may escape from cultivation and naturalize in minimally managed areas. Sowing Lonicera japonica Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours Stratify: Cold 60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not Wet). Germination: Sow 1/16", Keep Moist, (Not Wet).