{"title":"Shrub Honeysuckle","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eLonicera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caprifoliaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeysuckle\u003cbr data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eLonicera\u003c\/em\u003e is a diverse genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers well-known for their sweetly fragrant, tubular flowers and attractive berries. Honeysuckles range from low, spreading groundcovers to vigorous climbing vines, making them versatile for many garden settings—from trellises and fences to hedges and woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eMany species are valued for their long bloom times and appeal to pollinators like hummingbirds and bees. The berries, which vary in colour from red to blue or black, provide food for birds in autumn and winter. However, gardeners should note that some \u003cem data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eLonicera\u003c\/em\u003e species can be invasive in certain regions, so it’s best to select native or non-invasive cultivars for Canadian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; full sun encourages best flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; adaptable to a range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; regular watering supports flowering and berry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 3–8, depending on species; many native and cultivated varieties thrive across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prune after flowering to control growth and promote airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eLonicera\u003c\/em\u003e honours Adam Lonicer, a 16th-century German botanist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eHoneysuckles are popular with hummingbirds, thanks to their nectar-rich, tubular flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eNative species such as \u003cem data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eLonicera canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eLonicera dioica\u003c\/em\u003e support local ecosystems without the invasiveness concerns of some exotic varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eSome species produce berries that are mildly toxic to humans but are important wildlife food sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eHoneysuckles have long been used in traditional medicine and folklore for their fragrant flowers and healing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/lonicera-shrub.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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