Description: Lonicera etrusca, commonly known as Etruscan honeysuckle, is a vigorous, deciduous climbing shrub native to southern Europe and parts of the Mediterranean. It is renowned for its highly fragrant, tubular flowers, which are creamy white to pale yellow with pinkish-purple tints and bloom from late spring to mid-summer. The flowers are followed by small, red berries in autumn. The plant can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or walls. Lonicera etrusca thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soils. It attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while the berries provide food for birds. This honeysuckle is drought-tolerant once established, though it benefits from occasional watering in dry periods. Its combination of ornamental flowers, fragrance, and wildlife value makes it a popular choice for gardens and landscape plantings. Zones 6-11 Germination Germinating Lonicera etrusca, Etruscan honeysuckle seeds requires a period of cold stratification to improve success. Start by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the seed coat. After soaking, place the seeds in a moist medium such as sand or peat, and store them in a refrigerator at 34–40°F (1–4°C) for 8 to 12 weeks. After stratification, sow the seeds on the surface of a well-draining seed-starting mix, lightly covering them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain temperatures around 65–70°F (18–21°C). Germination can take several weeks to months. Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, they can be carefully transplanted into individual pots and gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions before planting in their final location. Lonicera etrusca prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade and thrives in a variety of garden environments.
Price: 14.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-12-17T20:18:36.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical
Planting Time: 6 Weeks
Common Name: Etruscan Honeysuckle
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Gold, Green, Multicolor, Orange, Pink, Purple
Growth Habit: Running
Soil Type: Loam, Peat, Sand
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Winter
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Lonicera
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
