CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE
Quisqualis indica
A fast-growing tropical climbing plant with strikingly fragrant flowers that change from white to pink and red. Ideal for pergolas, fences, and walls, it creates a lush, flowering display. This plant has two uses: as a climber with support and as a shrub through pruning.
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Medium to fast grower
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Water regularly
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Height 4-6 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Chinese Honeysuckle |
| Latin name | Quisqualis indica |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Height | Up to approx. 4 to 6 meters |
| Growth habit | Strong climbing vine with long shoots |
| Location (take into account) | Needs support such as pergola or fencing |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Regularly |
| Windproof | Moderate |
| Fertilization | Fertilize occasionally; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Moderate, pruning to promote shape and flowering |
| Leaves | Elongated green leaf |
| Fruits | Rarely (elongated seeds) |
| Flowers | Strongly scented flowers that change colour from white to pink and red |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes, with support |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |