Alpine Honeysuckle

Lonicera alpigena

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Spain, Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Genus:
Lonicera
Species:
Lonicera alpigena
USDA Symbol:
LOAL5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, red, pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, mountainous regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Germination can be erratic and may take several months. Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 20C then 4C, 3 months each. Very prolonged. Pulpy coat -- soak & rinse daily 7 days to remove.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society