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Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red - Tatarian Honeysuckle

Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red
Tartarian Honeysuckle, Bush Honeysuckle

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Bush honeysuckle with an upright and bushy habit. Spectacular purple-red spring flowering followed by scarlet fruiting in summer. This bush will adapt to all soils and exposures.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time April to June
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Description

Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red', or Tatarian honeysuckle, is an upright and bushy shrub with spectacular reddish-purple spring flowers followed by scarlet fruit in summer. This shrub will adapt to all types of soil and exposures.

 

Native to the Caucasus region in southern Russia, as well as Central Asia, Tatarian honeysuckle belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It forms a very hardy bush that can reach 2 to 3 m (6 ft 7 in to 9 ft 10 in) in height and spread up to 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in), with a medium to fast growth rate.


Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red' is a deciduous shrub with upright and bushy vegetation and a spreading habit. From June to August, small single flowers appear along the shoots in the axils of the leaves, ranging from white to pink to reddish-purple. This spectacular flowering is followed by small red to orange-yellow fruits in summer, which stand out against the fairly dark green-glaucous foliage. It has a beautiful grey bark that peels with age.


Plant Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red in any type of soil, from dry to moist, even limestone, . This shrub will thrive in partial shade or full sun, but the flowering will be more abundant in full sun. Pruning is not necessary, except for removing dead wood or correcting a slightly sparse habit. If necessary, prune after flowering, as it will not harm the plant's health. The shrub is sometimes susceptible to aphid attacks.


The Tatarian honeysuckle will find its place in all gardens, in an informal hedge, shrub bed, or even as a solitary specimen. Birds are fond of its berries and find refuge in its branches. You can associate it in a spring scene with buddleias in various colours, Weigela, Chaenomeles x superba, Deutzia, Enkianthus campanulatus, Exochorda racemosa, Forsythia, or Kolkwitzia.
 

Lonicera tatarica has naturalized in Europe and North America. 


 

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Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red - Tatarian Honeysuckle (Flowering) Flowering
Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red - Tatarian Honeysuckle (Foliage) Foliage
Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red - Tatarian Honeysuckle (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour yellow

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Lonicera

Species

tatarica

Cultivar

Arnold Red

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Tartarian Honeysuckle, Bush Honeysuckle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8867111

Planting and care

Plant the Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red' in any type of dry to moist soil, even limestone. This bush will thrive in partial shade or in the sun, but the flowering will be more abundant in the sun. Pruning is not necessary, except to remove dead wood or correct a slightly sparse habit. Intervene after flowering, as this will not harm the plant's health in any way. The bush is sometimes prone to aphid attacks.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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