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LONICERA x tellmanniana
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Oval leaves and long copper-yellow flowers with a tinge of red before they open. Prefers a shady situation for best results
£18.50 each
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Good to know
L. sempervirens 'Superba' x L. tragophylla. Wildlife-friendly if not pruned -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousPaired, elliptic-ovate to oblong deep green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, blue-white beneath, the upper pairs united.
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Yellow
Copper yellow -
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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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody, twining climber. Produces terminal whorls of 2-lipped flowers to 5cm (2in) 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.
Best pruned back to strong growth immediately after flowering -
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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
