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Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

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Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

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<UL><LI><B>Position:</B> full sun or partial shade<LI><B>Soil:</B> fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil<LI><B>Rate of growth:</B> average<LI><B>Flowering period:</B> December to March<LI><B>Hardiness:</B> fully hardy<br><br>Clusters of white, tubular flowers with prominent yellow anthers cling to bare branches in the depths or winter and fill the air with a heady fragrance. The scent from this deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub will stop you in your tracks. An invaluable addition to the garden in winter, it is best planted near a path or in a front garden, where its delicious fragrance can be appreciated. Once the bright green leaves appear, this honeysuckle looks rather insignificant, so plant it among shrubs that provide interest over the summer months.<br><br><LI><B>Garden care:</b> Cut back established plants after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.</li></ul>

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: December to March
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Clusters of white, tubular flowers with prominent yellow anthers cling to bare branches in the depths or winter and fill the air with a heady fragrance. The scent from this deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub will stop you in your tracks. An invaluable addition to the garden in winter, it is best planted near a path or in a front garden, where its delicious fragrance can be appreciated. Once the bright green leaves appear, this honeysuckle looks rather insignificant, so plant it among shrubs that provide interest over the summer months.

  • Garden care: Cut back established plants after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

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"The finest winter-flowering honeysuckle of all, with clusters of pale flowers on bare branches from early spring - a sweet scent for gateways and walls under windows"

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1/15/2017
 
4.0

small flowers

By marie

from herefordshire

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  • Accurate Instructions
  • Attractive
  • Hardy
  • Healthy

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    Comments about Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty':

    I like this plant, but did not realise that the flowers were so small. Beautiful white flowers though not as much fragrance as the other honeysuckles in the garden.

    • Your Gardening Experience:
    • Real novice

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/1/2016
     
    2.0

    Disappointing so far

    By Glenelg

    from South wales

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    • Hardy
    • Healthy

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      Comments about Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty':

      Straggly growth and no flowers the first year. This year better growth but still no flower buds

      • Your Gardening Experience:
      • Experienced

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      Crocus response:Hello,

      I can understand your concerns, however I would not give up hope just yet as these plants usually take a couple of years to start flowering. That is because the plant first sends up new stems from the base, then in the following year these develop lateral branches, which is where the flower buds form - although they usually only open early in the following (third) year.

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      • Q:

        Hello, please may I ask whether this honeysuckle may be prone to harbour midges or blackfly - I have found this to be the case with climbing honeysuckles, which is ok as long as you don't disturb the leaves! However, I was rather hoping to find one to put by the door, and this winter flowering one looks so lovely, offering rare scent at this time, but wouldn't really want to be showered with insects every time I walk by ...
        Any advice much appreciated!
        Asked on 2/9/2016 by sambuca from Cumbria

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          A:

          Hello,

          This wont be immune to blackfly, however it is likely to harbour fewer than the climbing, summer flowering honeysuckles.

          Answered on 28/9/2016 by Helen from crocus

      • Q:

        Can I grow Lonicera Winter Beauty successfully in a container ?
        Asked on 23/1/2016 by Marigold from Shropshire

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          A:

          Hello there
          This is not the ideal honeysuckle to grow in a container as it can get quite large. Honeysuckles need a fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, and will hate to dry out, so if it is grown in a large container it must be kept well watered and fed to do well.
          Alternatively we have a more compact honeysuckle that copes better when grown in a container.
          http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard/classid.2000020958/
          Hope this helps

          Answered on 25/1/2016 by Anonymous from crocus

      • Q:

        I planted my lonicera purpusii this Spring but the leaves have started to turn brown. Is it dying or is there a deficiency?
        Asked on 16/8/2015 by Daviddubbleyoo. from Woking Surrey

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          Hello,

          It's difficult to say what could b causing this without actually seeing the plant. The most likely cause is a lack of water, so do make sure the plant gets long and regular drinks. It is also quite normal for the leaves of deciduous plants like this one to start looking rather tatty towards the end of summer. Unless the browning is really widespread though, I would not be too concerned.

          Answered on 25/8/2015 by Helen from crocus

      • Q:

        My winter honeysuckle has flowered beautifully every year, despite spending it's first few years in a large container. It has been in the ground for two years now and has lots of healthy growth however it did not flower this year. I live in N.E Scotland and it usually flowers end of February/March. We did have a long winter followed by a very hot late spring. Daffodils were blooming late may into June. Do you think the weather was the reason or do I need to feed it?
        Asked on 3/9/2013 by Greenclaw from Alford

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          Hello there
          There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower including too much shade or not enough water or nutrients, or incorrect pruning on some plants. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers. But I wonder if you cut it back last year? It needs to be pruned in late spring after flowering, -the flowers are produced on the second-year wood, otherwise you can reduce the flowering potential. Also they will grow in partial shade but will flower more profusely in the sun.
          Hope this helps

          Answered on 4/9/2013 by Anonymous from Crocus

      • Q:

        Winter flowering shrubs and climbers to plant with new hedge

        Hello, I have newly planted a hedge (made up from Hornbeam, Rosa rugosa, Blackthorn, Cornus, Hawthorn and Hazel) about 50ft long. I have been told that if I was to plant amongst the hedge some winter flowering Clematis such as 'Wisley Cream' it would give some nice colour these bleak winter months when the hedge is bare of foliage. The hedge is south facing and although the ground is ???good??? heavy Cambridgeshire clay the hedge has been planted in a trench back filled with leaf mulch, chipped wood and spent peat. Although I have said about in-planting Clematis in the hedge, I am open to other plant suggestions if you have any. Regards Terry
        Asked on 31/12/2009 by Terry Allum

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      • Q:

        Plants to deter cats

        Hello, my tiny terrace garden was recently made over at some expense but my 2 beloved moggies have ruined the one flower bed by using it as a loo-I am about to spend yet more money on having it cleaned up but how do I deter the cats from ruining it again? They are outdoor cats and use the catflap and there is nowhere indoors to put a litter tray anyway. Friends suggested several centimetres of woodchips? on the soil would put them off but I would value your advice before I invest. Also, which perfumed lilies are poisonous to cats?-or are they all? I am not thinking of poisoning the 2 moggies but I would like some lilies in pots but not if they are going to harm the cats. Also, suggestions of perfumed climbing shrubs that will stand shade. Many thanks Sonia
        Asked on 23/7/2009 by Sonia Richardson

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      • Q:

        What plants would you suggest for a winter gift?

        I would like to send a present in November to someone who loves the garden - any suggestions as to what you could offer? (I previously sent one of your ornamental bay trees, which was very successful).
        Asked on 17/10/2006 by Jennifer Baldwin

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