Red/Pink Bush Honeysuckle ….. Perfect for Cold Climates
Spring (Non-Fragrant) Blooms and then Wonderful Bird Freindly Vibrant Red Fruit
In areas like ours this particular shrub should be of GREAT value. It breaks dormancy early in the spring and us usually untouched by late season frost. Soon to follow will be the wonderful pink flowers that will color up the entire shrub. As I mentioned in the title intro the blooms do not have the staggering fragrance of the vine type honeysuckle. As the flowers fade they are followed by vibrant red berries that make it an ongoing treat for our feathered freinds. The leaves are thick and leather like thus holding up to severe weather conditions. I don’t think I have ever seen this shrub harmed by the freeze of cold dry climates. It warm climate areas many consider this shrub to be a touch invasive and not worth planting but for us it tickles us just fine.
Once established this plant is EXTREMLY drought tolerant and holds-up VERY well to deer problems. It can be planted as a single plant in the back of the landscape (it gets to be about 5′-8′ tall) or you make a dandy hedge that will act as a screen, windbreak, or simply just dividing areas of your garden and landscape.
If you are looking for TOUGH………. this plant is for you… Enjoy…Doug
