Lonicera japonica
Japanese honyesuckle, Gold and silver flower
Also known as Lonicera 'Japanese'
- Height × spread
- 3m – 10m × 2m – 10m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in Spring, Summer & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Vigorous flowering climber with incredible fragrance, perfect in the garden over archways or near seating, so you can enjoy the heady scent all summer long. Wildlife friendly, the tubular pink, white or yellow flowers attract pollinators and birds feast on the black berries that follow. It can reach 4 metres or more in height. A little unruly in its growth, but easily tamed with pruning.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, White, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Black
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 3m – 10m
- Spread
- 2m – 10m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune after flowering
Remove any dead or damaged branches, or any growth that looks very untidy. Trim the plant back if necessary to keep it within bounds.
Found in
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