Lonicera henryi - 150-175 CM C5

Description
Attention! The species Lonicera henryi is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise spread there. The Henry's honeysuckle (Lonicera henryi) is a climbing garden plant with decorative, black, round fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces yellow-red, tubular flowers from June to July. The Henry's honeysuckle also has shiny, lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Henry's honeysuckle are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 6 - 9 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Henry's honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Henry's honeysuckle has a climbing habit. As a rule, it grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Flower
The yellow-red, tubular flowers appear from June to July. They are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The black, round fruits of Lonicera henryi are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Root
Lonicera henryi is a heartroot.