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LONICERA periclymenum 'Serotina'
Commonly known as Late Dutch honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Dutch honeysuckle, late with rich purplish-red flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPaired, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple -
Height7m (23ft) -
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. Produces terminal whorls of 2-lipped, flowers to 5cm (2in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LONICERA periclymenum 'Serotina'
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Additional Features
Good to knowForm of native honeysuckle. Wildlife plant - insects. Berries for birds and small mammals if not pruned
Pests & DiseasesAphids.
Place of originGarden origin. -
Flower ShapeTubular
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11Best pruned back to strong growth immediately after flowering -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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