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Products > Lonicera hildebrandiana   Lonicera hildebrandiana - Giant Burmese Honeysuckle      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckles) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Fragrant Flowers: Yes Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Lonicera hildebrandiana (Giant Burmese Honeysuckle) - This is a quick-growing, evergreen vine, that with age can develop a woody structure that is highly sculptural in form. The bright green juvenile oval leaves mature to 4-6 inches long glossy, deep green leaves. Tubular and fragrant flowers begin white then turn yellow and finally dull orange in the spring and mid-fall. Plant in full sun to light shade along the coast. They are somewhat drought tolerant, once they are established, but they grow and look better with frequent watering and thinning. They are hardy to about 20 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]