European Honeysuckle, Woodbine Lonicera periclymenum

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Botanical Name:

Lonicera periclymenum

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Lonicera

Species:

periclymenum

Common Name:

European Honeysuckle, Woodbine

Seeds Per Pound:
39,600
Quantity:
0.02 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
17
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
10-20ft
Collection Locale:
Virginia
Augusta County
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 0.02 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 17 seeds)
$3.95
2 gram (~ 175 seeds)
$8.41
10 gram (~ 873 seeds)
$12.50
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Physical Characteristics : A decidious Climber growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jun to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera, self.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil and can tolerate drought.
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Lonicera periclymenum , known as Common Honeysuckle , European Honeysuckle or woodbine is a deciduous climber that grows up to 10 m high. It is native to much of Europe , growing as far north as southern Norway and Sweden; in Britain it is one of two native honeysuckles , the other being Fly Honeysuckle ( Lonicera xylosteum ). It is often found in woodland or in hedgerows or scrubland. The flowers are creamy white or yellowish, trumpet shaped and very sweet smelling (especially during the night). It is commonly grown as a garden plant and numerous varieties have been developed for this purpose. The plant is usually pollinated by moths or long-tongued bees and develops bright red berries .
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