Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
indische Hawthorn
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Indian Hawthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.