Winter Honeysuckle

Winter Honeysuckle

In February, when your garden is mostly bare branches, you will enjoy the profuse, white, richly fragrant flowers of the Winter Honeysuckle shrub. These attractive, 3/4″ long flowers are followed by bright red berries. ”

Latin Name: Lonicera fragrantissima
Site and Soil: Honeysuckles like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Does not produce edible fruit.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30º F.
Size at Maturity: 6-10 ft. in width on fence, arbor, or other support.
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: February-March
Pests & Diseases: Honeysuckles are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3