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Beginner
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1.5m
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8m
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lonicera japonica var. repens
Other names: Creeping Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera flexuosa
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Genus: Lonicera
Species: L. japonica var. repens - L. japonica var. repens is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber with purplish stems and purple-green leaves. In summer it bears clusters of strongly fragrant, white flowers flushed with red-purple on the outside. In autumn it bears black berries.
Lonicera japonica var. repens is: Semi evergreen
Flower: White, Reddish-purple in Summer
Foliage: Green, Flushed purple in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit: Climbing, Creeping
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Lonicera japonica var. repens (Creeping Japanese honeysuckle) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 1.5m 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
Jan Clifford
I have a Lonicera japonica var. repens and need to move it - can you tell me if its better to do it now or in the spring and how far back should I prune it?
many thanks, Jan
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Tue. 27th September 2011 17:04
- Last reply: Mon. 3rd October 2011 21:28
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