A seedling accidentally found while collecting cuttings of BLUE VELVET® at the Cheyenne Station. Blooms with very profuse medium pink flowers in the spring. Green to blue-green foliage. An added bonus to this honeysuckle is that it is resistant to the witches’ broom aphid. This excellent plant was originally referred to as ‘Brand X’ but is far superior to the normal generic brands.
Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded
Mature Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 - 4m (8 - 12ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Flowering Time: July - August
Foliage Colour: Dark green with white edges
Light: Full sun to partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates drought once established.
Soil: Easily grown in average, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous ShrubGrowth Habit: Compact, Mounded
Mature Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 - 4m (8 - 12ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: PinkFlowering Time: July - August
Foliage Colour: Dark green with white edges
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs. Cut back to ground level every few years to promote strong vigorous growth and rejuvenate.Light: Full sun to partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates drought once established.
Soil: Easily grown in average, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
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