Lonicera alpigena L. 5 PCS fresh seeds, Alpine honeysuckle, Red berries, Honeysuckle seeds, Fruit tree seeds, Deciduous shrub, Organic seeds

🌱 Lonicera alpigena L. — Alpine honeysuckle, Honeysuckle seeds

We offer 5 PCS of fresh Lonicera alpigena L. seeds, a deciduous shrub from the Honeysuckle family. This plant is known for its unique red berries and is a great choice for ornamental purposes.

🌿 Botanical Description

Lonicera alpigena L. is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters high. Its obovate leaves are dense, dark green, shiny, and up to 10 cm long, on 1.5 cm petioles. The flowers are odorless, light yellow with a reddish tint, up to 1.5 cm long, and are found on long (2-4.5 cm) peduncles. Alpine honeysuckle blooms in May-June, and the fruits are fused in pairs, scarlet in color, shiny, and on long stalks, resembling cherries in appearance. Inedible, they ripen in August-September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in the spring or fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 18-22°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: light sandy loam, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: well-draining.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C), frost tolerance: hardy.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lonicera alpigena L. is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in areas with light, sandy soils and moderate temperatures. Alpine honeysuckle prefers well-draining soils and can tolerate shade.

✨ Interesting Facts

Lonicera alpigena L. has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. The plant is also a popular ornamental choice due to its unique red berries and ability to tolerate shearing. Alpine honeysuckle is a slow-growing plant, reaching only 0.7 meters in height after 15 years.