Winter honeysuckle

A gorgeously scented hybrid honeysuckle for the winter garden, Lonicera x purpusii Winter Beauty is a large, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with a bushy habit, needing no support. The oval mid-green leaves will persist over winter in milder areas. Cream-coloured, tubular flowers with prominent yellow anthers and an intense scent are borne in pairs from December to March. and are sometimes followed by red berries in summer. Winter honeysuckle is an excellent nectar source for pollinators at a difficult time of year for them.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any reasonably fertile, well drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Winter to mid-spring
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 6-8' (1.5 - 2m) Spread: 6-8' (1.5 - 2.5m)