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Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' (Japanese honeysuckle 'Purpurea')
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
Other names
Japanese honeysuckle 'Purpurea', Purple-leaf Japanese honeysuckle
Genus
Lonicera Lonicera
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber with ovate, purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in summer, whorled clusters of red buds opening to tubular, white to pale yellow flowers, bright reddish-pink on the outside. Flowers are followed by glossy, black fruit.
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow, White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Dark-green in All seasons
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 'Purpurea' (Japanese honeysuckle 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 6m 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)
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Botanical name
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
Other names
Japanese honeysuckle 'Purpurea', Purple-leaf Japanese honeysuckle
Genus
Lonicera Lonicera
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber with ovate, purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in summer, whorled clusters of red buds opening to tubular, white to pale yellow flowers, bright reddish-pink on the outside. Flowers are followed by glossy, black fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Dark-green in All seasons
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 'Purpurea' (Japanese honeysuckle 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 6m 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
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