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Lonicera calcarata | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Lonicera calcarata

Lonicera calcarata

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A deciduous climber with large, exotic-looking dark green ovate leaves. White, funnel-shaped flowersopen between May and June, turning to orange as they age, followed by yellow berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Will tolerate full sun but is less prone to aphids in semi-shade

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds in a cold frame when seeds are ripe or by layering or take hardwood cuttings in autumn.

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years