Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Lonicera ledebourii, Esch. (L. intermedia, Kellogg). Similar to the preceding, but more vigorous: branches sometimes sarmentose, to 15 ft. long: lvs. of firmer texture, dark green above, pubescent beneath: fls. more salver-shaped, with rounded, spreading lobes, scarletred outside, ¾ in. long; stamens shorter than lobes. May-July; fr. July-Sept. Calif. Gt. 2:64. R.H. 1843:373. H.U. 5:6. B.M. 8555.—Much handsomer than the preceding, but more tender. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.