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LONICERA x americana

Commonly known as Honeysuckle

CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES

(Syn. Grata) - very sweet-scented honeysuckle. Flowers start white, passing to pale and then deep yellow, heavily tinged purple outside

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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£15.50 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - to semi evergreen. Paired, oval, dark-green leaves. Upper pairs are united into elliptic discs.
White - starting white
Yellow
Height - 7-8m (23-26ft)
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - vigorous woody climber. Flowers intermittently from early summer to autumn. Produces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers to 5cm (2in) long.
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - aphids.
Place of origin - garden origin.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant