Overview
Lonicera glaucescens is a climbing, shrubby climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Lonicera glaucescens 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 glaucescens is a cultivar of the Lonicera genus, which includes deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers with twining stems. This plant can be grown as a climbing or shrubby form and is suitable for various garden uses such as climbers, shrubs, hedging, and wildlife gardens. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is adaptable to different soil types and pH levels, making it a versatile choice for garden cultivation.
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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens
- 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 glaucescens?
Lonicera glaucescens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lonicera glaucescens need?
Lonicera glaucescens 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 glaucescens hardy in the UK?
Lonicera glaucescens 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 glaucescens?
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 dioicasmall honeysuckle
- Lonicera henryiHenry's honeysuckle
- Lonicera implexaMinorca honeysuckle
- Lonicera korolkowii 'Floribunda'
