Lonicera x xylosteoides — Climbing

Overview

Lonicera x xylosteoides is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lonicera x xylosteoides 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 x xylosteoides is a climbing evergreen shrub cultivar within the Lonicera genus, known for its twining stems and often aromatic tubular or two-lipped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well-suited to exposed or sheltered sites and can be used effectively in cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and coastal gardens. It flowers in spring and summer and prefers fertile, well-drained soil for cultivation.

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 x xylosteoides 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 x xylosteoides

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 x xylosteoides?

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

What soil does Lonicera x xylosteoides need?

Lonicera x xylosteoides 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.

Is Lonicera x xylosteoides hardy in the UK?

Lonicera x xylosteoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lonicera x xylosteoides?

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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