Family
Caprifoliaceae
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
L. japonica var. repens is a vigorous evergreen climber with purplish stems and leaves, and clusters of strongly fragrant white flowers tinged with purple on the outside
Synonym(s)
- Lonicera flexuosa
- Lonicera japonica ‘Repens’
How to grow
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Part shade
Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing or North-facing
- Sheltered or Exposed
Cultivation
Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil
Soil
- Moist but well-drained
- Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
- Chalk, Clay, Sand or Loam
Propagation
Propagate by layering,softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Coastal or Wall-side Borders
Planting information
Planted June 2009 – sapling from Morrision’s UK – position North facing wall – poor soil
Growth and cover excellent
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