Lonicera Species, Blueleaf Honeysuckle

Lonicerakorolkowii

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)
Species
korolkowii (kor-ol-KOV-ee-eye)
Synonym
Lonicera korolkowii var. floribunda
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Warren, Indiana

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Narberth, Pennsylvania

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Narberth, PA (Zone 7a) | September 2012 | positive

This shrub is a charmer. Its new leaves in the early spring are so soft that you can't be sure you're feeling them! It's in full shade ...Read More

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