Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Baggesen's Gold'

RHS Plant Profile
honeysuckle 'Baggesen's Gold'

Synonyms

Lonicera 'Baggesens Gold'
Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold'

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Shrubs

A dense, spreading, evergreen shrub to around 1,5m tall and wide. Long, arching shoots are covered with small, ovate, golden-yellow leaves that turn yellow-green in autumn. Tiny, cream spring flowers may be followed by purple berries

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Lonicera can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, often very fragrant, are followed by red or black berries
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late spring to late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
  • Garden edging

Pruning

If grown as hedging or for topiary, clip any time from spring to autumn; otherwise Pruning group 2

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease free