Lonicera alpigena

Alpine Honeysuckle, Alps Honeysuckle

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 7B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, hedge
Height 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect