Lonicera 'Serotina'

Lonicera 'Serotina'Lonicera Serotina is a vigorous twining climber plant famous for its clusters of deep red purple flowers delivering the perfect fragrance desired in a cottage garden. Also known as Dutch Honeysuckle, this large deciduous shrub needs plenty of room for its roots to expand. In return, it creates a sensational appearance over a wall or fence. For a wonderful cottage garden plant, Serotina is a perfect choice to energize a shady north wall. Once

It prefers its roots in shade and the head in the sun

Despite being more of a compact variety

ensuring the soil is never dry to touch

Regular watering is needed during dry spells

pleated sword-shaped leaves

It is also very attractive to pollenating insects and as such works very well in wildlife areas

making sure the soil is soaked thoroughly

Its leaves grow brighter when planted in a moist acidic soil

The bloom is equally petite and beautiful

star-shaped centre

that are sheltered from frosts or cold winds

Buddleia Davidii 'Buzz Lavender' is a hardy