description Lonicera fragrantissima Overview
Lonicera fragrantissima, commonly known as winter honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to China. It was introduced to Western horticulture by the plant hunter Robert Fortune in 1845. The plant is distinguished by its highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers that emerge on bare stems during the winter. It is frequently used in temperate gardens as a background shrub or informal hedgerow.
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When does Lonicera fragrantissima flower?
Lonicera fragrantissima, or winter honeysuckle, produces highly fragrant creamy-white flowers on bare stems during the colder months. Its flowering period can extend into late winter or early spring.
Where is Lonicera fragrantissima native to?
The shrub is native to China. It was introduced to Western horticulture by the plant hunter Robert Fortune in 1845.
Why is winter honeysuckle valued in gardens?
Its main attraction is the strong fragrance of its creamy-white flowers, which appear before the shrub has fully leafed out. That early-season scent makes it useful when few other garden shrubs are flowering.
Is Lonicera fragrantissima evergreen?
No, it is a deciduous shrub, so it loses its leaves seasonally. The fragrant flowers can appear on bare branches before the new foliage develops.
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