How to tend a Lonicera fragrantissima

Also known as: Lonicera odoratissima Lindl., Lonicera caprifolioides K.Koch, Abelia splendens hort. ex K.Koch, Caprifolium fragrantissimum Kuntze, Caprifolium standishii (Jacques) Kuntze, Chamaecerasus niagerilli hort. ex Dippel, Lonicera fragrantissima var. fragrantissima , Lonicera fragrantissima subsp. fragrantissima , Lonicera standishii Carrière, Lonicera standishii f. lancifolia Rehder, Lonicera pseudoproterantha Pamp., Lonicera pseudoproterantha var. intermedia Pamp., Lonicera pseudoproterantha var. longifolia Pamp., Lonicera mamillaris Rehder, Xylosteon fragrantissimum Small, Lonicera standishii var. monbeigii W.W.Sm.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like moderat light, resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Caprifoliaceae, Lonicera
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-June, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
white at the beginning, then yellow, with fragrance
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