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Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton'

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' (trumpet honeysuckle) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late spring to mid-autumn. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' (trumpet honeysuckle) yields showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems. A specimen plant, Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' (trumpet honeysuckle) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, screening, vine or climber and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts birds and hummingbirds to your garden. Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.