Lonicera Fragrantissima, also known as the Sweetest Honeysuckle is a beautiful, bushy, deciduous shrub which has simple, oval shaped long, green leaves, when young, these are known to be flushed with a purple colour. In the months of January to March the Lonicera Fragrantissima blooms 2 lipped flowers, creamy white coloured and grown in pairs. These flowers are not only beautiful to see but also produce this wonderful fragrance.
This shrub is a good all rounder, coping in a variety of planting locations, garden types and planting schemes. Often planted at entrances or along walkways where the aroma is admired by all your visitors. Can attract wildlife also, which makes it a wonderful choice for a wildlife garden or planting scheme.
Lonicera Fragrantissima care
Plant the Lonicera Fragrantissima in a sunny, partially shaded area of the garden which has moist, well drained soils where it will thrive. Once the plant is established it is recommended to cut back after flowering, by removing around a third of the flowering shoots. In early spring, apply a generous amount of well rotted compost or mulch to the base of the plant for protection and providing the nutrients required.
