Lonicera hispida

How to Grow and Care for Lonicera hispida

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Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

Watering: Water moderately, keep soil moist but well-drained during the growing season.Sunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lonicera hispida

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, keep soil moist but well-drained during the growing season.
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer once in spring and again in early summer.
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

How to Water Lonicera hispida?

Water moderately, keep soil moist but well-drained during the growing season.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lonicera hispida?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lonicera hispida?

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What Soil Is Best for Lonicera hispida?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lonicera hispida?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Lonicera hispida?

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in spring and again in early summer.

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How to Prune Lonicera hispida?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate Lonicera hispida?

Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, leaf-bud cuttings and hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Lonicera hispida?

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How to Care for Lonicera hispida in Winter?

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How to Plant Lonicera hispida?

Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

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How to Repot Lonicera hispida?

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How to Harvest Lonicera hispida?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of Lonicera hispida

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Lonicera hispida

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginE and Central Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Lonicera hispida
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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