Lonicera standishii, 3L Rose The salmon pink buds open

The salmon pink buds open to large loose pink flowers which are heavily scented

which generate a warming glow and add a decorative touch

Traditional Buxus or Box can be susceptible to the ravages of Box Moth and more recently

comfortable ash wood handle

this climbing rose has the most wonderfully deeply cupped

Lonicera standishii, 3L Rose The salmon pink buds openLonicera standishii is a semi evergreen honeysuckle that is highly valued for its abundance of small, early flowers, borne on the bare branches towards the end of winter. These flowers are strongly scented to attract native pollinators, especially bees and are followed by red or black berries, inedible to humans, but a feast for the birds.