It’s dense and fast-growing quickly producing a bushy hedge. The variety ‘Red Tips’ produces bright scarlet new growth that gradually fades with maturity. The new growth is supple making it useful for training into elaborate shapes and outdoor topiary. Plants will thrive on most soils in sun or shade.
Additional information
Generic | Lonicera |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Red Tips' |
Common Name | Honeysuckle |
Flower Colour | Cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | |
Height | 30cm, 40cm |
Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Spread | 30cm, 40cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | July, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | Sheltered Site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Container, Pot, Climbing |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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