Decorative honeysuckle: description and photo of varieties for the suburban area. Honeysuckle plant: photos, types, cultivation, planting and care in the open field

In addition to clematis, there is a large group of climbing shrubs worthy of attention. Lianas take up little space on the site, are spectacular, thanks to the mass of resistant greenery: fallopia ( Fallopia) , Kirkazon ( Aristolochia) , woodcutter ( Celastrus) , Kampsis ( Campsis) , grape ( Vitis) , maiden grapes ( Parthenocissus) , ampelopsis ( Ampelopsis) , actinidia ( Actinidia) , beautiful flowers: wisteria ( Wisteria) , Kampsis ( Campsis) , honeysuckle ( Lonicera) , decorative fruits: woodcutter ( Celastrus) , nightshade ( Solanum) , vineyard ( Ampelopsis) or edible: actinidia ( Actinidia), lemongrass ( Schisandra) , akebia ( Akebia) . Most of the vines twine around the supports, some can climb flat walls, without additional supports, holding onto the walls with aerial roots, for example ivy ( Hedera) , climbing hydrangea ( Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) , Kampsis ( Campsis) , schizophragm Japanese ( Schizophragma hydrangeoides) and Fortune's euonymus ( Euonymus fortunei) or with special suction cups, for example. parthenocissus ( Parthenocissus) .

Vines can be used to cover the walls of buildings giving, in addition to the decorative function, insulates buildings in winter and shades and cools in summer, as well as prevents the walls from drying out, protects them from rain and takes excess water from the area of ​​the foundations. Parthenocissus is suitable for this purpose, but ivy or kampsis can also be planted, and all other vines provide support.

Vines can quickly disguise ineffective buildings, various sheds, warehouses and trash cans, hide from the eyes of our guests. If we need an effect within one year, the following are better suited for this: Fallopia Aubert ( Fallopia aubertii) , hops ( Humulus) , clematis ( Clematis) from the Tangutica Group eg "Bill MacKenzie" or "Lambton Park" or Clematis "Paul Farges" from Grupy Vitalba. If we can wait 2-3 years, then the rest of the vines will have a good effect.

Vines can cover various fences(eg nets) and apart from decorative functions, they shield us from the curious, and also protect us from wind and dust. Well suited for this eg. common ivy ( Hedera helix) , acuminate honeysuckle (" Lonicera acuminata") , clematis ( Clematis) from the Atragene group (especially "Pamela Jackman"), the Tangutica group (especially "Lambton Park"), the Viticella group (especially "Etoile Violette" and "Polish Spirit") and the Vitalba group (especially "Paul Farges"), grape vine (A mpelopsis aconitifolia) , maiden five-leaf grape ( Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and maiden triple grape ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata) .

Most vines are not picky about soil., but since they form a large green mass, they do not like dry and poor soils. Thermophilic species, for example. actinidia ( Actinidia) , wisteria ( Wisteria) and Kampsis ( Campsis) prefer warm, sunny, sheltered places. In cool, humid and semi-shady places they grow better, for example. ivy ( Hedera) , climbing hydrangea ( Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) , Kirkazon ( Aristolochia) , schizophragma (Schizophragma), Fortune's euonymus ( Euonymus fortunei) , akebia ( Akebia), hops ( Humulus) and part honeysuckle ( Lonicera) .

When planting vines we dig a hole 50x50x50 cm in size, which we fill fertile soil, and we plant the plants (depending on the species) 0-10 cm deeper than they grew before, at a distance of 30-50 cm from the walls and 50-100 cm from the trees. Well-chosen and planted vines can grow for many years, decorate the garden all year round and form an excellent refuge for birds.

Lonicera - honeysuckle

A popular vine with decorative, tubular flowers, some varieties are fragrant, for example. honeysuckle honeysuckle ( Lonicera caprifolium) , curly honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Hecrotta "Goldflame".

Name Lonicera immortalizes who lived in the XVI century. German naturalist Adama Lonitzera, author of the famous herbarium. Genus Lonicera belongs to the family Caprifoliaceae.

There are about 180 known species growing in the northern hemisphere. Most of them are shrubs with raised shoots belonging to subsection Lonicera- but also vigorous vines with shoots spiraling around the supports, belonging to the subsection Caprifolium- honeysuckle. About 20 species and several varieties of honeysuckle are grown in the world, of which about 20 taxa (species and varieties) are grown in Poland. Honeysuckle has opposite leaves, in pairs. In most species, the apical leaves are fused in pairs, forming characteristic plates.

Leaves most often green or bluish-green, but some varieties have slightly different colors, for example. Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) "Aureoreticulata" leaves with yellow venation, and leaves Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) "Purpurea" turn purple in autumn and winter. The main decoration is white, yellow, purple or purple flowers- tubular, long, usually with two inverted "lips" in most varieties and species, fragrant.

Honeysuckle starts flowering 2-4 years after planting. The flowers are collected in tricolor shields, folded in pairs at the corners of the leaves or in the heads at the ends of the shoots, depending on the species or variety, bloom from late May to October. Most honeysuckles also have decorative fruits - multi-seeded, shiny berries of sparkling juicy colors from orange to purple and crimson. Ripen from July to October. They can serve as food for most birds, attracting them to the site.

Lonicera heckrottii"Goldflame"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera caprifolium"Inga"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera x brownii"Golden Trumpet"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera henryi(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera acuminata(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera japonica"Purpurea"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Requirements
Honeysuckle grows on most soils, with the exception of poor and drying ones. However, it grows better and blooms profusely on soils of medium to slightly alkaline, permeable, fertile, clayey, rich in humus, moist but not wet. Planted in a sunny location looks best, but in such places, some honeysuckles are more easily (i.e. more severely) attacked by aphids. Therefore, the most versatile can be considered a semi-shady place, protected from the hot midday sun. They also like sheltered places from strong winds.

Lonicera x brownii"Fuchsioides"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera japonica"Halliana"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera periclymenum"Graham Thomas"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera japonica"Aureoreticulata"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera x brownii"Golden Trumpet"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera"Blanche Sandman"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera periclymenum"Serotina"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Usage
Honeysuckle is one of the most valuable garden vines, can be used in any garden, but look especially good in naturalistic "natural", large, where they have secure free growth. They reach a height of 3-6 m (0.5-2 m per year). Honeysuckle is great for hanging structures near walls, gates, nets, trellises, pergolas, gazebos; it can also curl along the trunks of old trees, on which wires or nets are adapted, for which the plant is held. Planted near fences, they can create decorative camouflage and protection from wind, dust and the glances of passers-by, replacing hedges. Particularly well suited for this evergreen species pointed honeysuckle ( Lonicera acuminata) ... Some honeysuckle, eg. Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) "Halliana" and "Hall" s Prolific can be used as ground cover plants for large surfaces also in urban landscaping. honeysuckle honeysuckle ( Lonicera caprifolium) , curly honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum) , Hecrotta's honeysuckle ( Lonicera x heckrottii) , Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) as well as varieties, it is recommended to plant near the entrances (gates, entrance doors), windows, benches. Honeysuckle is often found in traditional or rustic gardens. They can be used alone or in conjunction with other vines, for example. climbing roses or clematisi ( Clematis) ... For this purpose, it is better to choose clematis ( Clematis) requiring strong pruning, eg. from the Viticella Group or large-flowered late-flowering, which every year in early spring must be pruned above the ground. Other pruning of clematis will be very difficult to do, as the shoots are intertwined with the honeysuckle shoots.

Lonicera japonica"Halliana"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera periclymenum"Graham Thomas"(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera acuminata(photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera acuminata on the fence (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera acuminata on a tree (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Care
Most honeysuckle poorly cut, only as needed. With free growth, they look better and bloom more abundantly. If you want to get ornamental plants, you need to devote the first 1 - 3 years to their molding. After planting, it is necessary to cut all the shoots to 1/3 of the height to form a strong branching at the base. From the newly grown shoots, select 3-4 strongest ones to form a powerful plant base, and remove the rest. In subsequent years, honeysuckle blooms on last year's shoots, for example. honeysuckle honeysuckle ( Lonicera caprifolium) or Tellmann's honeysuckle ( Lonicera x tellmanniana) we cut it very weakly, removing only weakened shoots, frozen, dead or interfering with neighboring plants. Honeysuckle blooming on this year's shoots, eg. Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonia) and its varieties, or Hecrotta's honeysuckle ( Lonicera x heckrottii) can be heavily pruned in early spring, without fear that this will save us from flowers. After a few years, all honeysuckles can be exposed from below, forming leaves and flowers only in the upper part of the plant. To avoid this, it is necessary to carry out a good strong anti-aging pruning every 5-6 years. It is better to stretch it for 2 years, cutting off half of the old shoots every year, right at the base.

Lonicera japonica"Halliana"

Lonicera periclymenum"Serotina"- cropping (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Lonicera x heckrottii"American Beauty"- cropping (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Honeysuckle needs good and intense water and fertilize... If fertilized with slow-acting fertilizers, for example Osmocote 5-6M, one application per year is enough, at the end of April at a dose of 20-30 g per plant (2-3 teaspoons in 3-5 holes in the ground, 5 cm deep).

Lonicera caprifolium- all plant killed by powdery mildew (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Diseases and pests
The most burdensome pest honeysuckle are aphids that appear on the tops of plants in May, just before flowering. Aphids especially attack young shoots, leaves and flower buds. They curl, dry out, deform and get restricted in growth, covered with a viscous sticky pad. Most often affected honeysuckle honeysuckle ( Lonicera caprifolium) , curly honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum) , Tellmann's honeysuckle ( Lonicera x tellmanniana) and Brown's honeysuckle ( Lonicera x brownii) as well as varieties belonging to those species, especially when grown in dry or sunny places. Henry's Honeysuckle ( Lonicera henryi), Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) and pointed honeysuckle ( Lonicera acuminata) are most often not affected by aphids. The fight consists in spraying the honeysuckle with an insecticide immediately after the first aphid appears.

A dangerous disease of honeysuckle is powdery mildew... It leads to the formation of a white powdery bloom on the top of the leaf. Over time, reddish or brown spots may appear, which leads to complete drying of the leaves. Some species, and even varieties, are very susceptible to this disease. Especially sensitive honeysuckle honeysuckle ( Lonicera caprifolium) , but a variety of this kind -

Lonicera caprifolium"Inga"- cultivar resistant to powdery mildew (photo Sz. Marczyński)

"Inga" tolerates powdery mildew and is only slightly affected. Also tolerates powdery mildew pointed honeysuckle ( Lonicera acuminata) , Henry's honeysuckle ( Lonicera henryi) and most varieties curly honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum) also "Graham Thomas" and "Serotina" and Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica) with the exception of the sensitive cultivar "Aureoreticulata". Powdery mildew can be overcome by spraying the plants immediately after the first signs appear, with some specially designed preparation. Spraying must be repeated 2-3 times every 10 days, changing the preparations. Types and varieties

Lonicera x brownii"Fuchsioides"(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera caprifolium(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera acuminata(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera x heckrottii"Goldflame"(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera japonica"Halliana"(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera periclymenum"Graham Thomas"(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera periclymenum"Chojnów" PBR- flowers (photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera"Blanche Sandman"(photo Sz. Marczyński) Lonicera x tellmanniana (photo Sz. Marczyński)

• Lonicera acuminata- pointed honeysuckle ... Originally from Northeast China. The leaves are evergreen (in severe winters they can freeze slightly), oblong-narrow, sharply ending, with a heart-shaped base, dark green, densely pubescent. Flowers are medium-sized, tubular, two-lipped, initially creamy, yellow at the end of flowering. Blooms profusely, July-October. Fruits are small, purple-black. Strong and fast growing plant, thriving and bushy. It grows up to 3 - 5m. One of the best evergreen lianas for our climate. Good for forming coverings and twisting nets, as well as a ground cover plant.

• Lonicera x brownii- Brown's honeysuckle ... A cross was bred in 1850 by crossing Lonicera hirsuta and Lonicera sempervirens ... Leaves are ovoid, bluish-green, accrete. The flowers are tubular, narrow, red, with an orange neck, odorless. Blooms in June-August. Fruits are orange-red, August-September. They grow up to 3-4 m in height.
• "Dropmore Scarlet" (Dropmore Scarlet)- The most valuable of Brown's honeysuckle varieties. Bred in Canada in 1950. The flowers are orange-red. Blooms for a long time in June-October. Beautiful fruits, just like the species. Very hardy.
• "Fuchsioides" (Fuchsidodes)- Flowers are orange-purple. Blooms very long and profusely, June-October. Slow growing, compact form, reaching a height of 1.5 - 2 m. Especially recommended for small areas and gardens.
• GOLDEN TRUMPET "Mintrum" (Golden Trumpet Mintrum)- with copper-yellow flowers. Blooms for a long time, June-October. It grows up to 3 m tall. The fruits are orange-red, like the species.

• Lonicera caprifolium - honeysuckle honeysuckle Originally from the Caucasus and the Middle East, but very popular in Poland. Often confused with curly honeysuckle ( Lonicera periclymenum), from which it differs in accrete apical leaves and a greater sensitivity to powdery mildew. The flowers are creamy, with an intense aroma, blooms in May-June, the fruits are orange in July-September. Leaves from ovate to obovate, gray-green, smooth, upper (under the inflorescence) accrete, form, as it were, a plate. It grows up to 6m.
• "Inga" (Inga)- The flower buds are pink on the outside, the flowers are creamy white after blooming. It blooms in May-June, 7-14 days longer than the species. Leaves and young shoots are slightly pubescent. Well tolerates powdery mildew. A recommendable cultivar, much better than the species.

• Lonicera x heckrotti - Hekrott's honeysuckle... The cross arose naturally, from involuntary crossing Lonicera americana and Lonicera sempervirens... It began to be cultivated at the end of the 19th century. It is considered a very valuable honeysuckle. The leaves are oblong, oval or elliptical, dark green on the upper side and bluish green underneath. Leaves are semi-evergreen or falling. Flowers in buds are carmine, after blooming - pink on the outside and orange-yellow in the middle, fragrant. Blooms especially long and profusely, June-September. Shoots are tough, twisting weakly around the supports. It can grow like a regular shrub. Grows up to 3-6 m in height.
• "American Beauty" (American Beauty)- Flowers are sparkling orange, odorless, bloom June-September. The fruits are purple-orange, adorn the plant in August-October.
• "Goldflame" (Goldflame)- The variety is very similar to the species. The flowers are slightly more intense in color than the species, fragrant, bloom June-September.

• Lonicera henryi - Henry's honeysuckle... Originally from China. The leaves are evergreen, oblong-lanceolate, dark green, shiny. Flowers are dark purple-violet, tubular, not large, not numerous, visible in June-July. Fruits are small, purple-black with a light waxy bloom, usually on the plant in August-October. In severe winters, it can freeze slightly. Should be planted in sheltered, semi-shady or shady locations. It grows up to 3m in height.

• Lonicera japonica - Japanese honeysuckle... Originally from Japan, Korea and China. Semi-evergreen vine with broadly elliptic to ovoid green leaves. The flowers are tubular, 2-lipped, creamy white at first, yellow at the end of flowering, with an intense aroma. Blooms all summer. The fruits are bluish-black. They grow up to 3-6 m in height. More valuable than a species are varieties that should also be used.
• "Aureoreticulata" (Aureoreticulate)- Interesting leaves, green with yellow veins, get the best color in the open sun. The flowers are small, initially white and then yellow, slightly aromatic. It can be used as a liana or as a groundcover. Powdery mildew resistant. In severe winters, it can freeze slightly.
• "Halliana" (Halliana)- A vigorous liana, covered throughout the summer with a mass of small flowers with an intense aroma. The flowers are initially creamy white, then yellow, covering the plant from June to October. The leaves are semi-evergreen. They grow up to 5m in height. Can be used as a groundcover on large surfaces. Suitable for planting near fences and forming all kinds of protections. Suitable for urban landscaping.
• "Hall" s Prolific " (Health Prolific)- Bred in Holland from the "Halliana" variety, earlier enters the flowering period, blooms longer and more abundantly. Slightly more sensitive to frost than Halliana. Growth and use are the same as for Halliana.
• "Purpurea" (Purpurea)- Leaves are evergreen or semi-evergreen, green in summer with purple veins, in autumn and winter dark purple. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular, purple on the outside, and on the inside, initially white, then yellow, fragrant. It grows up to 4 m in height (1-2 m of annual growth).

• Lonicera periclymenum - curly honeysuckle... The plant is found naturally in Central and Western Europe, as well as in northern Africa. In Poland, it grows naturally in Primorye and Nizhniy lsku (Pomorzu and Dolnym Śląsku), is under protection. Leaves are ovoid or oval, green above, and bluish below. The leaves are stacked in pairs at the nodes, but grow together (this differs from the rest Lonicera caprifolium). Creamy flowers, sometimes with red stripes on the outside, with a strong aroma, adorn the plant in May-July. From July to autumn, dark red, shiny fruits also look very decorative. It grows wildly, reaching up to 7 m in height. A popular vine that is more valuable and disease resistant than Lonicera caprifolium .
  We recommend using the following varieties:
• "Belgica Select" (Belgica Select)- Dutch variety, early flowering. The leaves have purple venation. Young shoots and pedicels are purple-violet. The flowers are light purple-red outside, cream inside at the beginning and yellow at the end of flowering, very fragrant. Flowering: May-October (intermittently). The red fruits that cover the plant in September-October also look very decorative. It grows up to 3 m in height (1 m of annual growth).
• "Chojnów" PBR (Chojnow)- New Polish variety since 2006. Flowers are dark purple on the outside and beige on the inside, with a strong aroma. Abundant flowering, along the entire plant height, from June to September. Red fruits in August-October. Young leaves are purple-green, older ones are green. It grows up to 2-3 m in height (1 m annual growth).
• "Graham Thomas" (Graham Thomas)- A very valuable variety. Named after an English naturalist. Blooms exceptionally long and profusely, from May to September. Flowers are tubular, especially large, creamy at first, yellow at the end of flowering, with a strong aroma. The shiny red fruits are also decorative, from June to October. It grows up to 4 m in height (about 1-2 m of annual growth).
• "Serotina" (Serotina)- The most commonly grown honeysuckle. Dutch late flowering variety (2 - 3 weeks later than "Belgica Select"). The flowers are creamy in the middle, violet-red outside, strongly aromatic, bloom June-September. The fruits are beautiful, coral, shiny, adorn the plant from July to October. It grows wildly, reaching up to 3-6 m in height.

• Lonicerasempervirens- evergreen honeysuckle... North American species. The leaves are semi-evergreen or seasonal. The flowers are tubular, red on the inside, yellow on the outside. In Poland, it can freeze, therefore, more frost-resistant varieties are recommended for cultivation.
• "Blanche Sandman" (Blanche Sandman)- American variety, more frost-resistant than the species. The flowers are purple with a yellow center. Blooms exceptionally long and profusely, June-October. The fruits are orange, clearly visible in July-October. Valuable for cultivation.

• Lonicera x tellmanniana- Thälmann's honeysuckle - A cross, bred in 1920 in Hungary, by crossing Lonicera sempervirens With Lonicera tragophylla... Leaves are oval to elliptical ovoid in shape, dark green above, bluish-greenish-white below. The upper pair of leaves is plate-like. Flowers are large, tubular, 2-lipped, copper-yellow, very decorative, almost odorless, June-July. The fruits are orange, decorate the plant in July-September. It grows up to 5 m tall. It grows and blooms better in partial shade.

Lonicera periclymenum"Chojnów"- whole plant (photo Sz. Marczyński)

Has won its place in gardens thanks to its amazing aroma and unusual graceful flowers. True, not all species have aroma, but about 180 of them are known, and in a warm climate it is possible to ensure the flowering of honeysuckle forms during almost the entire growing season. Honeysuckle flowers are tubular or bell-shaped, up to 5 cm long, with a five-membered corolla. In many plants, the four upper lobes merge, and the lower one folds back, revealing the stamens. Leaves are usually 3-10 cm long and can be oval, elongated, lanceolate or rounded. Fleshy berries are spherical or ovoid, only in rare cases are they edible. Honeysuckle attracts birds, hedgehogs and other wild animals, and its flowers - good source nectar for bees and butterflies.

These deciduous, evergreen and semi-evergreen plants grow wild in the Northern Hemisphere. They prefer moist but well-drained clay soil, but can grow on almost any soil. Some of them love the sun, others - the shade, but plants in hot and dry conditions are often attacked by aphids.

Pests and diseases

Honeysuckle is represented by either shrubs or woody vines. These two life forms will be discussed separately.

• Shrubs

These honeysuckles are ideal for mixborders or bush curbs. These include the extremely fragrant, early spring blooming Lonicera fragraiuissirna (Aromatic honeysuckle) and L. purpusii (J. Purpuza). Low species, such as L. pileata (G. nodding), can be good ground cover plants, and Nitida (G. shining) is suitable for traditional hedges. Hardy shrubs such as L. maackii (J. Maack) endure particularly harsh conditions.

All shrub species of honeysuckle bloom well in the sun. Flowers 1.5-4 cm long are arranged in pairs, leaves are opposite and, as a rule, sessile.

Chaetocarpa (J. bristly)

This straight, deciduous shrub blooms from late spring to early summer drooping light yellow flowers with a faint aroma. Flowers with bracts. In the middle of summer, bright red berries ripen. Leaves are bristly. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.2x1.2 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.4 m.

L. fragrantissima (J. fragrant)

In early spring, and sometimes in late spring, the air in the garden is filled with the strongest aroma of the creamy yellow flowers of this plant. Dull red berries ripen in late spring. Leathery leaves are semi-evergreen in open areas and evergreen in plants sheltered from cold winds. In Russia, it grows only in the southern regions. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1.5 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.7 m.

L. involucrata

Small yellow or red-tinged flowers, surrounded by cordate bracts, appear on this hardy deciduous plant in spring. The fruits are shiny black berries. Leaves are narrow, 12.5 cm long, slightly pubescent. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.2x1.2 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.4 m.

Var. ledebourti

The variety is characterized by darker orange-yellow flowers and heart-shaped bracts with a purple tint.

Korolkowii (J. Korolkova)

This graceful deciduous shrub blooms late spring and early summer with pale pink flowers; his berries are red. Young, hollow branches and pubescent leaves. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1.5 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3 m.

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L. maackii (J. Maack)

The fragrant white flowers of this powerful deciduous plant turn yellow before wilting. Blooms from late spring to mid-summer, the berries are dark red or black. The leaf petioles are purple, intensely pubescent. Although very hardy, this species prefers rich soil and a sunny location. The height and diameter of the plant is 3x3 m (5 cm). Maximum height -4.5 m.

L. nitida (J. brilliant)

This fast growing, dense evergreen shrub with small, dark green glossy leaves and rounded outlines is ideal for hedges. If not trimmed, creamy white fragrant flowers appear on it in the spring, followed by shiny transparent bluish purple berries. A softer look than many other honeysuckle. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1.8 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.4 m.

"Baggesen's Gold"

The variety is famous for its drooping branches, densely covered with small golden leaves, which change their color to sulfur-yellow in winter.

L. pileata (J. nodular)

This evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub is ideal as a groundcover, for low-tier plantings and for rocky gardens. They are neat, low, spreading plants that tolerate partial shade. Yellowish white flowers bloom in late spring; berries are transparent, amethyst color. Young shoots are purple, covered with soft hairs; leaves are dark, shiny, with prominent median veins. Winter hardiness in Russia may be insufficient. Plant height and diameter - 1x1.5 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3 m.

"Moss Green"

L. purpusii (J. Purpuza)

Creamy flowers with a strong aroma appear on the plant from early to mid-spring, before the leaves open. This honeysuckle has dense branches, bristly leaves and red berries. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1.5 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3 m.

"Winter Beauty"

An extremely strong aromatic plant that blooms in early spring with creamy white flowers.

L. rupicola var. syringantha (J. rocky)

This graceful deciduous shrub blooms in spring and early summer with lilac-pink flowers with a sweetish aroma. Its leaves are gray-green, small. Plant height and diameter - 1x1 m (5 years). The maximum height is 1.8 m.

L. standishii (J. Standish)

Fragrant creamy white flowers, sometimes with a pale pink tinge. It blooms in early spring. The berries are red, heart-shaped. This deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub is relatively hardy. Plant height and diameter -1.8x1.8 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.4 m.

L. tatarica (J. Tatar)

This deciduous plant requires no maintenance and grows well when it is feral. The hardy and drought-resistant species has white or pinkish flowers in late spring and early summer; berries are dark red or orange. Winter hardiness is high. Plant height and diameter - 2x2 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3 m.

Arnold's Red

A powerful plant with very dark red fragrant flowers and leaves with a bluish tint.

"Hack's Red"

Xylosteum (J. ordinary)

This deciduous plant found in the forests of Russia, Europe and the Caucasus has yellowish-white flowers, often with a reddish tint. Blooming in summer. The berries are red, sometimes yellow. Winter hardiness is high. Height and diameter of the crown 1.5x1.5 m (5 years); maximum height 3 m.

• Vines

These plants grow upward, twisting around the supports. They can be directed towards arches or given the opportunity to climb trees, curl among bushes, or climb unsightly structures and walls. Evergreen species such as L. henryi (J. Henry) can create great screens when supported by trellises. Flowers 4-5 cm long are arranged either in pairs, or in whorls of six, or in inflorescences. In some plants on flowering stems, opposite leaves merge in pairs with their bases, forming a kind of collar around the stem (pierced leaves). Most vines prefer the roots to be in the shade and the shoots in the sun.

Unfortunately, many of the lianas are not hardy enough in central Russia. In severe winters, even in relatively resistant species, the aboveground part freezes, so they do not always bloom successfully.

Americana (J. American)

It blooms with fragrant pink and cream flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. Leaves are oblong-elliptical, pierced. This evergreen plant requires a sheltered spot in the shade or sun. Winter hardiness has not been studied enough. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.2x1.2 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3 m.

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Brownii "Dropmore Scarlet" (J. Brown)

Inflorescences of very beautiful orange-scarlet flowers rise above the round pierced leaves from early summer to early autumn. The berries are orange-red. Elliptical lower leaves are slightly pubescent. This extremely hardy deciduous hybrid requires partial shade for protection from aphids. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1.5 m (5 years). The maximum height is 3.5 m.

L. caprifolium (J. goat, Caprifolium)

Cup-shaped grayish-green leaves support the creamy pink flowers of this powerful deciduous plant. Whorls of fragrant flowers open from mid to late spring; flowering is followed by the appearance of bright orange-red berries. One of the most reliable lianas honeysuckle that can be grown in central Russia. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.8 x 1.8 m (5 years). The maximum height is 4 m.

"Anna Fletcher"

Etrusca (J. Etruscan)

This powerful, deciduous or semi-evergreen liana has creamy yellow, fragrant flowers, often tinged with red. Flowering from early summer to early autumn. The berries are red. The upper leaves are pierced. Winter hardiness may not be sufficient. The height and diameter of the plant is 1.5 x 1 m (5 years). The maximum height is 2.4 m.

Donald Waterer

The cultivar with bright red and creamy aromatic flowers blooms in mid-summer; in the fall, many red berries appear on it. This red-stemmed, upright deciduous plant prefers a sunny spot.

Michael Rosse

Gray-green foliage is combined with narrow creamy flowers that open in the middle of summer.

"Superba"

Blooming at the same time, the variety is distinguished by the presence of large inflorescences of fragrant yellow flowers with a pink honeycomb, emerging from collars formed by gray-green upper pierced leaves. Red berries appear in autumn. This powerful semi-evergreen plant, which prefers bright sun, reaches a height of about 3.5 m.

Giraldii (J. Giralda)

Striking yellow stamens adorn the red flowers of this evergreen with pubescent leaves and stems. The flowers blooming in early summer give way to small bluish-black berries. This hardy plant needs wind protection and a not too humid place. Plant height and diameter - 1.2)