Botanical name
Lonicera henryi
Other names
Honeysuckle
Genus
Lonicera
Species
- 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
COLOUR
Flower
Purple, Yellow, Red in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Thrips
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Overgrown plants can be cut back to within 30cm of the base to rejuvenate.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Lonicera henryi (Honeysuckle) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in any moist but well-drained soil.
Soil type
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
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered