Planting and Growing Lonicera prostrata
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Lonicera prostrata?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lonicera prostrata?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lonicera prostrata?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Lonicera prostrata?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lonicera prostrata?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Lonicera prostrata?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Lonicera prostrata?
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.
Learn more →How to Propagate Lonicera prostrata?
Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, propagate by layering, softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, leaf-bud cuttings and hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant Lonicera prostrata?
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Learn more →How to Care for Lonicera prostrata in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Lonicera prostrata?
Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Lonicera prostrata?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Lonicera prostrata?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Lonicera prostrata
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling