Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, North America
Brazil
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Wet lands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In German
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In French
baie au miel
Abutilon
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In Greek
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In Polish
Honeyberry
Abutilon
In Latin
Honeyberry
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malvales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Abutilon
Season and care of Honeyberry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeyberry and Abutilon Physical Information
Honeyberry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Abutilon are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Honeyberry and Abutilon
Care of Honeyberry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.