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Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' (Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp')
1 hour care
per year
per year
3.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp'
Other names
Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp'
Genus
Lonicera Lonicera
Variety or Cultivar
'Mint Crisp' _ 'Mint Crisp' is a semi-evergreen climbing shrub with cream and green speckled, ovate leaves that are pink tinged in winter. From mid-summer to mid-autumn, it bears fragrant, white flowers that fade to yellow.
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit
Climbing
Flower
White, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
White, Mottled, Green in Spring; White, Mottled, Green in Summer; White, Mottled, Green in Autumn; White, Mottled, Green, Flushed pink in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Thrips Aphids , Thrips
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' (Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp') will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in full sun or partial shade in any moist but well-drained soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp'
Other names
Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp'
Genus
Lonicera Lonicera
Variety or Cultivar
'Mint Crisp' _ 'Mint Crisp' is a semi-evergreen climbing shrub with cream and green speckled, ovate leaves that are pink tinged in winter. From mid-summer to mid-autumn, it bears fragrant, white flowers that fade to yellow.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
White, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
White, Mottled, Green in Spring; White, Mottled, Green in Summer; White, Mottled, Green in Autumn; White, Mottled, Green, Flushed pink in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' (Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp') will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in full sun or partial shade in any moist but well-drained soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' (Honeysuckle 'Mint Crisp')
Common pest name
European cherry fruit fly
Scientific pest name
Rhagoletis cerasi
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
Fruit fly pest of cherry and honeysuckle; widely distributed in Europe and also present in North America and Asia. No evidence of establishment in the UK to date despite repeated interceptions; but honeysuckle and cherry growers may wish to be aware and monitor for its presence.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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My Honeysuckle mint crisp appears 'dead' after one weeks holiday. It was thriving before I left. It over two years old.s
Hi I have a similar problem to a post a few years ago. I planted Mint Crisp in June 2017 and it grew beautifully and survived the Beast from the East in March 2018. It vigorously climbed higher than our 6ft fence and has a similar width but suddenly muc
l have just purchased tree of this variety of honey suckle because the label states that its evergreen. But you are stating that its semi evergreen. Which is correct?
sudden death of Mint Crisp!
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