lonicera

Honeysuckle

These are deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs and woody-stemmed, twining climbers. The flowers are tubular, with spreading 2 lipped petal lobes. They are Fully hardy to frost tender, with a min of 5C. They will grows in any fertile, well drained soil in sun or semi-shade, You should prune out the flowering wood of climbers after flowering. Propagation is by seeds in the autumn or spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by hardwood cuttings in autumn.

Classification

  • Common Names: Honeysuckle, Woodbine

  • Family: Caprifoliaceae

  • Variety: brownii

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Propagation Notes

  • Plant Type: Climber

  • Propagation: Cuttings

  • Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)

  • Flowering Season: Summer to autumn

Feed once a year in spring if you wish with a general fertiliser, such as Growmore or Blood, Fish and Bone, following the instructions on the pack They will also benefit from a yearly mulch of organic matter, such as garden compost or well-rotted manure. This will improve the soil and retain moisture, helping them cope during times of drought

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