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LONICERA syringantha
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Long ovate grey-green leaves paired or in threes with highly fragrant tubular lilac-pink flowers. A rare and unusual species well worth its place
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves, in threes, to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
Height1.8m (6ft) -
Spread1.8m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightGraceful, rounded shrub. Produces 5-lobed flowers to 1cm (½in) across in pairs from the leaf axils, followed by red berries
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LONICERA syringantha
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowWildlife-friendly
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originWestern China, Tibet -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
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