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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Lonicera |
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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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