Lonicera 'Mandarin' - caprifoi exotic cu flori portocalii stralucitoare si parfum discret
Lonicera 'Mandarin' is a spectacular variety of climbing honeysuckle (Lonicera hybrid), known for its tubular flowers, bright orange with a golden yellow interior , which appear abundantly from spring to mid-summer. It is a vigorous and decorative plant, ideal for covering pergolas, fences or trellises , adding an exotic and vibrant accent to any garden.
Although its fragrance is more delicate than other varieties, the intense color and elegant shape of the flowers compensate for the special visual effect.
✔️ Key advantages:
• Tubular flowers, intensely colored – tangerine orange with yellow interior
• Abundant and long-lasting flowering: May–July
• Vigorous, fast-growing climbing plant
• Attractive to bees and butterflies
• Good cold resistance: down to -20°C
Cultivation details:
• Plant type: perennial, decorative liana
• Mature height: 3–5 m (with support)
• Positioning: sun or partial shade (maximum flowering in full sun)
• Soil: fertile, well-drained
• Watering: regular in the first years, then drought tolerant
• Flowering: May – July
Recommendation: After flowering, it can be lightly pruned to maintain shape and encourage more abundant flowering the following year. It also does well in large pots with vertical support.
Height with pot included: approx. 60-75 cm
Pot diameter: 17 cm
*In the cold season, the plant is sold without leaves and shortened for branching.