Lonicera elisae
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 |
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. |