Lonicera hispidula

How to Grow and Care for Lonicera hispidula

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Climbing honeysuckles grow best in partial shade but tolerate full sun, and thrives in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lonicera hispidula

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Climbing honeysuckles grow best in partial shade but tolerate full sun, and thrives in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation

How to Water Lonicera hispidula?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lonicera hispidula?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lonicera hispidula?

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What Soil Is Best for Lonicera hispidula?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Lonicera hispidula?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Lonicera hispidula?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.

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How to Propagate Lonicera hispidula?

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

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How to Transplant Lonicera hispidula?

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How to Care for Lonicera hispidula in Winter?

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How to Plant Lonicera hispidula?

Climbing honeysuckles grow best in partial shade but tolerate full sun, and thrives in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation

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How to Repot Lonicera hispidula?

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How to Harvest Lonicera hispidula?

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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 hispidula

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

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Attributes of Lonicera hispidula

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClimbing · Trailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lonicera hispidula
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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