LONICERA pileata

Commonly known as Honeysuckle

SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES

Semi-prostrate form with violet-blue berries, excellent ground cover
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Paired, glossy, dark-green leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long.
  • White
    Creamy-white.
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Dense, spreading shrub. Produces funnel-shaped, 5-lobed flowers to 8mm (less than ½in) long from the leaf axils.
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
  • 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

LONICERA pileata

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Suitable for a low hedge
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids
    Place of origin
    China
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 2
    Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
    Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
    When: Annually, after flowering.
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
60cm (24in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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