Lonicera steveniana CJLU 157

[Ex. Torelaya Balka, 1370m., North Caucasus, South Russia]

Caprifoliaceae: a deciduous shrub to 1.5m x 1m. Small, fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by sticky dark red berries 0.5cm x 1cm. Found to dry open mixed woodland with some shade. Native to the Caucasus.

GROWING INFORMATION:

The seed requires 2 months cold stratification and should be sown from autumn through to early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. GA3 [Gibberellic acid] work well with all Lonicera species.

HARVESTED: 2025

APPROX. 30 SEEDS