Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica' (Early Dutch honeysuckle)
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1.5m max. spread |
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8m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica'
Other names: Early Dutch honeysuckle, Dutch woodbine
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Genus: Lonicera
Variety or cultivar: 'Belgica' _ 'Belgica' is a vigorous, deciduous, climber with paired dark-green, ovate leaves. In early summer it bears fragrant, red-flushed white, flowers, ageing to yellow. In autumn it produces red berries.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica' is: Deciduous
Flower: Flushed red, Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit: Climbing, Creeping
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Specific pests: Aphids , Thrips
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods: Hardwood cuttings, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica' (Early Dutch 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Care instructions
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I checked these before my original post and can see when to take cuttings, tie in and layer - but not specifically when to prune. Have I missed a section?
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- Posted: Tue. 4th September 2012 15:51
- Last reply: Tue. 4th September 2012 20:06
Pruning
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When is the best time to prune this plant? Mine is currently having a second (small) show of flowers and also has berries. It has filled its allotted space and is putting out a number of long shoots which are getting tangled up in neighbouring plants. Some of the side branches off the main stem are rather bald and woody and I would like to get the central part of the plant to bush out. Any ideas?
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- Posted: Sun. 2nd September 2012 14:59
- Last reply: Sun. 2nd September 2012 16:36
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