Overview
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and coastal.
About
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) is an evergreen climbing shrub cultivar within the Lonicera genus, known for its twining stems and often aromatic tubular or two-lipped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to exposed or sheltered sites and can be used effectively in cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and coastal gardens. It is best propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lonicera
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series)?
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) need?
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) hardy in the UK?
Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lonicera caerulea f. emphyllocalyx Yezberry Solo ('Kapu'PBR) (Yezberry Series)?
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Lonicera genus
- Lonicera caerulea var. edulis 'Blue Moon'
- Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica 'Balalaika' (F)honeyberry 'Balalaika'
- Lonicera canadensis
- Lonicera caprifolium 'Inga'
- Lonicera dioicasmall honeysuckle
- Lonicera glaucescens
- Lonicera henryiHenry's honeysuckle
- Lonicera implexaMinorca honeysuckle
