The Plant Company grows and sells thousands of Lonicera plants throughout NZ. We pride ourselves on producing high quality plants and seeing the joy from our customers when they receive them. We do hope you enjoy them and support this NZ business that is passionate about Lonicera plants.
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It carries dense, upright...
Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark...
Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host...
Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...
Lonicera pileata, commonly known as the Box Leaved Honeysuckle, features small and glossy green leaves held on sprawling branches that are...
Lonicera nitida Lemon Beauty is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves...
Lonicera Gold Flame is a variety of the commonly known, Honeysuckle, and is renowned for its impressive flowers. Highly fragrant and showy, rose-pink...
“Firecracker” is a very unusual plant from the Honeysuckle family. This hardy climber produces flowers in spring through summer in shades of red...
Lonicera periclymenum Belgica is a variety of the commonly known, Honeysuckle, and is renowned for its impressive flowers. Highly fragrant and showy...
Lonicera pileata yunnanensis is a dense shrub grown mainly for its foliage. The small and glossy leaves are green with a yellow margin and are held...
Adding colourful shrubs and climbers to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:
We have the largest variety of Honeysuckle plants and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Lonicera, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.
1. Is Lonicera the same as honeysuckle?
Lonicera is the scientific name for the genus of plants commonly known as honeysuckle. There are over 180 species of Lonicera, which are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Honeysuckle plants can be either deciduous or evergreen, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small shrubs to large vines.
2. What is Honeysuckle known for?
Honeysuckle plants are known for their fragrant flowers, which can be white, yellow, pink, orange, or red. Honeysuckle flowers are also a valuable food source for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
In addition to their ornamental value, honeysuckle plants are also used for a variety of other purposes. For example, the fruit of some species of Lonicera is edible and can be used to make jams, pies, and other sweet treats. The bark of some species of Lonicera is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
3. Which Lonicera is best?
The best Lonicera for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Here are a few of the more popular Lonicera cultivars:
4. What is the strongest smelling honeysuckle?
The strongest smelling honeysuckle is a matter of opinion, but some of the most popular and fragrant varieties include:
These varieties are all known for their sweet, intoxicating fragrance, which can fill the air with its scent on a warm summer evening.
5. What is the longest blooming honeysuckle?
The longest blooming honeysuckle is the Major Wheeler honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'). It is an evergreen vine that produces clusters of red and yellow flowers from late spring to early autumn.
Other long-flowering varieties include:
6. Which honeysuckle smells like jasmine?
The Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is the variety of honeysuckle that smells most like Jasmine. It is a fast-growing evergreen vine with white or cream-colored flowers that bloom from spring to fall. The Japanese honeysuckle has a sweet, intoxicating fragrance that is similar to jasmine, but it also has a hint of citrus. The fragrance is strongest in the evening.
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