About
An evergreen spreading shrub reaching 1m. It has very small, yellow-green leaves making good ground cover or can be pruned to shape.
About the genus
Lonicera can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, often very fragrant, are followed by red or black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
ToxicityFruit 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
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full or partial sun. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 2 or pruning group 8
PropagationPropagate from hardwood cuttings, softwood cutttings or semi-ripe cutting at each time of year
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, thrips and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews