Lonicera x heckrottii
Lonicera x heckrottii is a garden hybrid, grown for its showy clusters of pink flowers and evergreen foliage. Flowers are produced throughout the year, even in winter.
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This is a vigorous, twining vine, leaves are opposite, fused at the top. The flowers are in terminal clusters of 5-10 , pink, and tubular.
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Requires a trellis or fence for support. Performs best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. For winter flowering, shelter from wind is helpful.
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Problems are uncommon. See Lonicera for a list of pests and diseases affecting the genus.
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