Lonicera standishii 'Budapest'

A rare semi-evergreen honeysuckle, Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' has beautiful, scented, pink-white flowers which emerge in late winter and narrow lance shaped leaves. These leaves are a copper/bronze colour when young in spring, turning dark green as they age.

A compact shrub, ideal for growing against a sunny wall or fence.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' requires shelter from cold winter winds and can drop some leaves after severe cold.
• Flowering Period: November - March.
• Flower Colour: Pinkish-white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lonicera standishii 'Budapest'  grows to be a compact, upright, medium sized shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft).
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).

• Notes: Prune to shape after flowering if required. As a semi-evergreen plant, Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' will drop its leaves in a cold winter and keep them on the branches in a mild winter.