Lonicera alberti

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A graceful deciduous shrub much wider than it is tall. It has small linear leaves of bluish green. Flowers in summer, grow in pairs and are lilac-ink and fragrant, developing into dark red berries

Lonicera alberti

Scientific classification

Species
Lonicera alberti (Lonicera alberti)
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Lonicera alberti

Distribution of Lonicera alberti

Distribution map

Plant distribution
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Lonicera alberti

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Lonicera alberti care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate from hardwood cuttings, softwood cutttings or semi-ripe cutting at each time of year. Or propagate from seed (tree/shrub

Growing

Grow in any well-drained soil in full or partial sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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