Overview
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' is a climbing, shrubby groundcover in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.2 m tall. Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include groundcover and borders. It is native to China.
About
Lonicera ligustrina, 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.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Lonicera ligustrina
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, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun, Full shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- groundcover
- Habit
- Climbing, Shrubby
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Suggested uses
- groundcover, borders
- Native to
- China
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover
- Pruning
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
- Propagation
- 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 pileata 'Moss Green'?
Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover.
Where is the best place to plant Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green'?
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits full sun and full shade positions.
What soil does Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' need?
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green'?
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
How big does Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' grow?
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' reaches a height of 0.2 m.
Is Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' hardy in the UK?
Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lonicera pileata 'Moss Green'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Lonicera genus
- Lonicera caerulea 'Altaj' (F)Honeyberry
- Lonicera caprifolium 'Inga'Italian Woodbine
- Lonicera periclymenum 'Assynt Cream'Honeysuckle
