If you want to attract hummingbirds, plant honeysuckle! This evergreen shrubby variety is going in the new beds in SJC. I haven't grown the shrub types before, only the vines. I will have to see how well mannered it is in the middle of the beds. The color is lovely and a nice complement to the osteospermum mentioned in my previous post.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Oh, Honey(suckle)
If you want to attract hummingbirds, plant honeysuckle! This evergreen shrubby variety is going in the new beds in SJC. I haven't grown the shrub types before, only the vines. I will have to see how well mannered it is in the middle of the beds. The color is lovely and a nice complement to the osteospermum mentioned in my previous post.
An evergreen! Nice. We've got a deciduous vine that often gets away from me. I'd love to add more of these though.
ReplyDeleteOh, a shrub type would be so much better. Let us know how it does, it is a pretty color.
ReplyDeleteI've heard the vining types are quite aggressive so I look forward to learning more about your shrub form.
ReplyDeleteSheila - I have vibrant orange Cape Honeysuckle in a pot and it's a shrub that will bloom like CRAZY for me if it rains! Your honeysuckle has the most wonderful soft color. Oh, and about your artichoke post, I agree -- I think ALL of our plants are totally confused this year. Everything here is months early.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting and such a dainty color. I too want to know how it does.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really pretty honeysuckle, do you know what variety it is? Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, this is lonicera 'Salmon'.
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