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LONICERA periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Two-tone deep pink and creamy yellow richly scented flowers. Relatively compact
Further Reading....
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DeciduousPaired, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Bicolor -
Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
YellowCreamy yellow -
Height2m (6½ft) or more -
Spread1m (39in)
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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. 2-lipped flowers to 5cm (2in) long in terminal whorls. Long flowering period.
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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 'Rhubarb and Custard'
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Additional Features
Good to knowMore compact form 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
(see photos above)
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 friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
LONICERA periclymenum 'Serotina'
Late Dutch honeysuckle
Available from £16.50
LONICERA periclymenum 'Belgica'
Early Dutch honeysuckle
Available from £16.50
LONICERA fragrantissima
Winter honeysuckle
Available from £15.00
LONICERA periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'
Common honeysuckle, Woodbine
Available from £16.50
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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