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Products > Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'   Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' - Japanese Honeysuckle Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckles) Origin: Japan (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Creamy White Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Fragrant Flowers: Yes Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' (Japanese Honeysuckle) - This selection differs from the species by the divided upper lip of the white flowers (appearing spring through fall) that change to an apricot color with age. It is a very vigorous vine or groundcover that will quickly cover large areas - as much as 30 feet. It benefits from pruning and thinning. Give same growing requirements as the species. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 and noted as tolerating temperatures as low as -25F. The cultivar name honors George Rogers Hall (1820-1899), an American medical doctor living in Japan. Dr. Hall founded a garden in Yokohama and shipped many plants to the US that were new to cultivation. Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' unfortunately has become a noxious invasive weed in many areas and is now banned in several New England states.  The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'.     [MORE INFO]