GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum · Climber

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −15 to −20°C)
Position
Partial shade, Full sun
Height × Spread
2.3–7 m × 2.5–4 m
Soil
fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Flowering
June–November
Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Honeysuckle aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a strong jet of water to dislodge them.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation by pruning and mulch in spring to maintain consistent soil moisture.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply organic slug pellets around the base.

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer or use systemic insecticides.

Leaf spot: Remove affected leaves and avoid wetting foliage when watering to reduce humidity.

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