Overview
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4-8 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and coastal. It is native to Japan, Korea and China.
About
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' (Hall's Japanese honeysuckle) is an evergreen climbing shrub belonging to the genus Lonicera, which comprises arching shrubs and twining vines native to northern latitudes across North America, Eurasia, and North Africa. This cultivar grows to a height of 4-8 metres with a spread of 1-1.5 metres, reaching full height within 5 to 10 years. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and coastal gardens, it is notable for its winter interest.
About the genus
Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines in the genus Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae. The genus includes 158 species native to northern latitudes in North America, Eurasia, and North Africa.
Wikipedia contributors, "Honeysuckle", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Honeysuckle
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
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
- Native to
- Japan, Korea, China
- Fragrance
- Sweetly fragrant flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types; requires support for climbing; can be invasive in some areas
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to control growth and shape; remove dead or weak stems to encourage healthy growth
- Propagation
- Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Honeysuckle aphids, Thrips, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Fungal leaf spot, Silver leaf, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types; requires support for climbing; can be invasive in some areas.
Where is the best place to plant Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'?
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' need?
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' 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.
How do I prune Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'?
Prune after flowering to control growth and shape; remove dead or weak stems to encourage healthy growth.
How big does Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' grow?
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' reaches a height of 4-8 metres and a spread of 1-1.5 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' hardy in the UK?
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'?
Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Lonicera genus
- Lonicera caerulea 'Altaj' (F)Honeyberry
- Lonicera caprifolium 'Inga'Italian Woodbine
- Lonicera periclymenum 'Assynt Cream'Honeysuckle
