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LONICERA x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'
Commonly known as Winter honeysuckle
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Reddish shoots and fragrant tubular white flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
£18.50 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Hybrid of 'fragrantissima'. Best planted near a path to appreciate the delicious fragrance in winter. Good for early insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousOr semi evergreen. Paired, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
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Tubular
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub. Tubular flowers 2cm (¾in) long with conspicuous yellow anthers are produced in the leaf axils.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
