Honeysuckle. A spreading evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, creamy white flowers in late spring, followed by glossy, violet-purple berries. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers May to June. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera pileata
A spreading evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, creamy white flowers in late spring, followed by glossy, violet-purple berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | pileata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | violet, purple |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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