Lonicera standishii
Standish's honeysuckle
A deciduous to semi-evergreen, bushy shrub, to 2.5m high and wide, with ovate leaves. Leaves and stems are bristly and, when mature, the plant may have peeling bark. Scented, white-cream flowers, often tinged pink, appear in winter to early spring on bare stems. Red berries may appear in early summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Cream | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; flowers will be produced more profusely in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest free but may be affected by aphids and thrips
Diseases
Usually trouble free but may be affected by powdery mildews in dry soils
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