About

Lonicera japonica 'Aureoreticulata' is an active climbing plant that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It features pairs of rounded, semi-evergreen leaves that are mid-green with delicate yellow veining. From late spring through late summer, it bears small clusters of fragrant, white tubular flowers along its stems.

About the genus

Lonicera comprises both deciduous and evergreen shrubs, as well as climbing plants characterized by their twining stems. The flowers, which can be tubular or two-lipped and are frequently aromatic, give way to red or black berries.

Growing conditions

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, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Height

4-8 metres

Spread

2.5-4 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

Fragrance

Flower

Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers

Care notes

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

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)