Botanical name: Lonicera caprifolium
Other names: Perfoliate honeysuckle, Italian woodbine, lily-among-thorns, White Italian honeysuckle, Goat honeysuckle, Goat-leaf honeysuckle, Italian honeysuckle, Caprifole, Caprifoly, Early cream honeysuckle, Lonicera 'Early Cream'
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Genus: Lonicera
Species: L. caprifolium - L. caprifolium is a deciduous climber forming obovate, green leaves and fragrant, creamy-white flowers, borne in whorls in mid summer.
Lonicera caprifolium is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream, Pink, White in Summer
Foliage: Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer
Fruit: Red, Orange in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit: Climbing
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Lonicera caprifolium (Perfoliate honeysuckle) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in full sun or partial shade in any moist but well-drained soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Ella
Hi,
I want to plant a climber/climbers in the woodland area of my garden. There are 3 mature ash trees down there. Does anyone know what would climb up them? It's southwest facing, can be prone to strong winds and the soil is moist, loamy but well-drained.
Thanks,
Ella
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- Posted: Thu. 3rd November 2011 20:54
- Last reply: Mon. 7th November 2011 18:22
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