Lonicera subaequalis

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A hardy, semi-evergreen climber with dark green, glaucous leaves and lightly fragrant clusters of long, green-tubed yellow flowers appearing in the summer which are partly enclosed in a green hood . Not widely available, this variety may be found at a handful of specialist nurseries.

Scientific classification

Species: Lonicera subaequalis (Lonicera subaequalis)
Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Lonicera subaequalis

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Lonicera subaequalis

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Lonicera subaequalis care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by layering, hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Hardy honesuckly which will tolerate any moist but well-drained soil. Best in shade such as woodland settings or grown through dense trees and shrubs or on a shady wall or fence.

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