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LONICERA similis var delavayi
Commonly known as Delavay honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Semi-evergreen with abundant creamy-white fragrant flowers in late summer through to autumn
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, thrips, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Western China -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Leaves white-hairy beneath
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Cream
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TubularTubular-funnel-shaped flowers to 6cm (2½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingScandent climber that forms a spreading, arching mound. Flowers are followed by black berries
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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