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Beginner
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6m
max. spread |
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9m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lonicera henryi
Other names: Honeysuckle
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Genus: Lonicera
Species: L. henryi - L. henryi is a vigorous, evergreen climber with slender, ciliate, dark-green leaves and, in summer, whorls of two-lipped, red-flushed yellow flowers followed by purple-black berries in autumn.
Lonicera henryi is: Evergreen
Flower: Purple, Yellow, Red in Summer
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Climbing
Lonicera henryi (Honeysuckle) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in full sun 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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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Judith Barnes
In July I planted 2 healthy specimens. Both have grown well
but leaves are being eaten away. I cannot find trace of anything on leaves. Please see attached 2 pictures. Any suggestions
of cause and remedy would be greatly appreciated.
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 2nd November 2011 14:44
- Last reply: Wed. 2nd November 2011 18:48
Comment from
John Stephens
Is there a specific best time to cut back. There is no mention of how best to control this shrub.
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Tue. 24th May 2011 17:31
- Last reply: Wed. 25th May 2011 19:32
Question from
mother nature
this honeysuckle is vigorous. growing on clay. self layering. however it does not flower. about 5 years old. soil is clay not so well drained.
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Sun. 27th February 2011 02:21
- Last reply: Tue. 1st March 2011 01:21
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