Overview & Description

Sakhalin Honeysuckle (Lonicera maximowiczii var. sachalinensis) is a versatile, rounded deciduous shrub prized for its striking ornamental features. In early summer, it produces ruby red, tubular blooms that attract pollinators, followed by ornamental red fruit that adds extended seasonal interest. Its smooth, purple-red branches provide winter appeal, while the dark green foliage turns a warm yellow in autumn. This highly adaptable shrub exhibits excellent resistance to aphids.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a rounded, multi-stemmed, upright growth habit. It is a moderate-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 8 feet in height with a spread of 6.5 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in early summer. Hardy to Zone 3, it is highly adaptable to a range of conditions and prefers well-drained soil. An outstanding choice for hedges, screens, mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and specimen plantings where ruby red blooms, ornamental fruit, colourful winter branches, and reliable performance are desired. Deer resistant.