Lonicera ligustrina — Climbing

Overview

Lonicera ligustrina is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lonicera ligustrina 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 ligustrina (女贞叶忍冬, nü zhen ye ren dong), the privet-like honeysuckle, is a species of honeysuckle found in the central and eastern Himalayas of Bhutan, India, Nepal, and in southern and central China. It grows as an evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrub approximately 1.5-2.5 meters in height, with leathery or paper-like leaves 0.4-8 × 0.2-1.5 cm in size. In the wild it grows across Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya and other regions. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and coastal. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.

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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 ligustrina 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 ligustrina

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 ligustrina?

Lonicera ligustrina prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Lonicera ligustrina need?

Lonicera ligustrina 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.