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Italian Woodbine (Lonicera caprifolium)

Lonicera caprifolium, commonly known as Italian Woodbine, is a fragrant, twining vine with attractive foliage, ideal for screening and ornamental purposes.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Mild to Warm

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Tolerant of most soil types but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Mild to Warm

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Light

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

6-10 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-5 cm

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Synonyms
Caprifolium atropurpureum K.Koch
Caprifolium germanicum Delarbre
Caprifolium hortense Lam.
Caprifolium italicum (Mill.) Medik.
Caprifolium magnevilleae Bosse
Caprifolium pallidum (Schur) Schur
Caprifolium perfoliatum Röhl.
Caprifolium rotundifolium Moench
Caprifolium sylvaticum Lam.
Caprifolium vulgare Medik.
Lonicera pallida Host
Lonicera suavis Salisb.
Periclymenum italicum Mill.
Periclymenum perfoliatum Gray
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyCaprifoliaceae
  • genusLonicera
  • speciesLonicera caprifolium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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