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hybrid honeysuckle

Lonicera × heckrottii

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A deciduous or semi-evergreen climber to about 5m with fragrant, tubular flowers arranged in terminal whorls, deep pink outside and yellow-orange inside, in late summer. Red berries may follow in autumn.

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 Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth 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 layering or take hardwood cuttings in autumn.

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years