Lonicera hispidula

Hairy Honeysuckle

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Deciduous climbing shrub with hairy stems and tubular fragrant flowers. Native to Chinese mountains, popular in bonsai and temperate gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hairy Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Species Hispidula
Origin China / Myanmar
Blooming Late spring to early summer, fragrant white-pink tubes
Leaf Color Dark green with silver hairs
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam with organic compost and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; requires bright light for optimal flowering in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring to early autumn, stop in winter

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or weak wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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