Lonicera henryi
Lonicera henryi is an evergreen honeysuckle with flowers in shades of purple, pink, red, orange and yellow.
Lonicera henryi, also known as L. acuminata, is a semi-evergreen to evergreen honeysuckle with interesting deep purplish red and pink buds opening to rusty orange and yellow throats with light fragrance. The flowers are followed by blue-black fruits. The somewhat shiny leaves are oblong and pointed and the stem fuzzy. Plant to intertwine with clematis or allow to grow onto a fence, trellis or pergola or into large climbing roses, shrubs or small trees.
Common Name: Henry's Honeysuckle - [Clematis Pre-Order]
Family: Caprifoliaceae (The Honeysuckle Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 15-25'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Bluish, Variegated - Cream/White, Good Fall Colour
Class: Deciduous Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Black
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geographical Origin: Indian Subcontinent, Asia - China and Japan, Southeast Asia
