Overview
Lonicera dioica is a climbing, shrubby climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Lonicera dioica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, shrubs, hedging, topiary, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens.
About
Lonicera dioica, commonly known as small honeysuckle, is a climbing or shrubby plant within the Lonicera genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers with twining stems. This cultivar is deciduous and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. It is suitable for a variety of garden uses, including climbers, shrubs, hedging, and wildlife gardens, and is hardy in the UK (H5). The plant flowers in spring and summer, contributing seasonal interest to sheltered garden aspects.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lonicera dioica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Shrubby
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Shrubs, Hedging, Topiary, Cottage gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lonicera dioica
- Propagation
- Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Leaf-bud cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Honeysuckle aphids, Thrips, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Fungal leaf spot, Silver leaf, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lonicera dioica?
Lonicera dioica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lonicera dioica need?
Lonicera dioica 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 dioica hardy in the UK?
Lonicera dioica 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 dioica?
Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Leaf-bud cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
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 glaucescens
- Lonicera henryiHenry's honeysuckle
- Lonicera implexaMinorca honeysuckle
- Lonicera korolkowii 'Floribunda'
