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LONICERA henryi
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Evergreen, yellow and purple flowers and black berries
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids. -
Place of origin
China. -
EvergreenPaired, tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Yellow
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
10m (33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, woody, twining climber. Yellow-throated flowers to 2cm (¾in) long.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide