Lonicera japonica Mint Crisp
Very similar to Horwood Gem, with slightly less pronounced variegation. The scented, yellow and white flowers go beautifully with the mottled, semi-evergreen foliage. To 6-7m
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Features
- Mottled, semi-evergeen leaves
- Creamy & yellow trumpet flowers April to August
- To 6-7m
- Full hardy
- Strong perfume
- Sun or partial shade
- Needs support
Growing Mint Crisp Honeysuckle
Great for any number of situations, scrambling over low walls, over arches and pergolas or into trees. It associates very well with other honeysuckles and climbing roses or can be planted with a clematis scrambling together over a fence or tree stump. It's essentially a woodland and cottage garden plant suiting informal planting schemes.
History & Trivia
The best Mint Chocolate Crisps in the world are made by Summerdown in Basingstoke. I have not been given any free chocolate to make that endorsement, but I am open to offers, hint hint.