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LONICERA crassifolia 'Little Honey'
Commonly known as Creeping honeysuckle

Small, rounded leaves, tubular yellow flowers with prominent stamens.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern China -
EvergreenDark, leathery leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long
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Cream
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Tubular
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Border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Orbicular
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Ovate
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
Indefinite -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate shrub with bristly shoots. Flowers, 1cm (½in) long are produced in the leaf axils. Leaves turn bronze-red in winter
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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.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil
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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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