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Lonicera alseuosmoides

Lonicera alseuosmoides

Low Maintenance

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, twining climber eventually reaching up to 5m tall with dark green, glossy, oblong leaves. Small, scented, funnel-shaped flowers are borne from summer into autumn on young shoots. Flowers are up to 12mm long, yellow outside and purple within and are followed by bluish-black berries

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in partial shade but will tolerate full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by layering or by hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years