General description
A large twining deciduous climber with oval, dark green leaves whitish beneath and terminal clusters of fragrant white flowers which soon turn to buff-yellow. Berries red. Long flowering season
Plant requirements
Sunlight
Full sun
Part shade
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing or North-facing
Sheltered or Exposed
Cultivation
Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil
Soil
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam
Maintenance
Propagation
Propagate by layering,hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering
Pests
May get aphids and thrips
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildew
Practical use
Coastal, Wall-side Borders or Cottage/Informal Garden