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Lonicera elisae





Origin:  China
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Species
elisae
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7a - 7b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
(-15) - (-10)
Temperature (°F)
5 - 14
Height
2.5 m
Spread
1.5 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A delightful plant that bears elegant flowers.
Cultivation
Well-drained acidic or alkaline soil with full sun to partial shade.
Habitat
Mountain forests and shrubs at an altitude of 500-1,000 m.
Leaf Description
Oblong leaves 8 cm in length, a purplish colour graduating to a dark green or blue-green as the plant matures.
Flower Description
A slender (2 cm in length), downward hanging, tubular almost funnel shaped, pale yellow to cream flowers, occasionally with a hint of pink or orange.
Fruit Description
Orange-red berries may be produced following the flowering period.
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