Winter Honeysuckle – Lonicera fragrantissima | 50 Seeds Fragrant Hardy Shrub | Fast Growing | Late Winter Blooms

Add sweet fragrance to your winter garden with these 50 Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) seeds. This fast-growing, hardy shrub is treasured for its intensely fragrant creamy white flowers that bloom in late winter to very early spring—when little else is in flower.

Unlike climbing honeysuckles, Winter Honeysuckle grows as a wide-spreading shrub, typically reaching 6–10 feet tall and equally wide. Its irregular, arching branches create a natural, rounded form. In warmer southern climates it is nearly evergreen, while in cooler zones it is deciduous.

Clusters of small, lemon-scented white flowers appear along bare stems, filling the air with fragrance for weeks. After flowering, small red berries develop, attracting birds and adding ornamental interest.

Adaptable and easy to grow, this shrub tolerates cold, heat, and moderate drought once established. It’s perfect for hedges, screens, barriers, or mass plantings where its winter fragrance can truly be appreciated.

You will receive:
✔️ 50 Lonicera fragrantissima seeds
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic germination instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Winter Honeysuckle
Botanical Name: Lonicera fragrantissima
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub (evergreen in warmer climates)
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Prefers loamy, moist, well-drained soil but tolerates most soil types
Watering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance once established
Mature Height: Up to 10 feet
Spread: Up to 10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Possible when young; best suited for landscape planting

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 30–90 days at approximately 40°F in a moist medium. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist. Prune once or twice a year to maintain shape—this shrub responds well even to heavy pruning.