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Climber Wall Shrub

Lonicera periclymenum Chic et Choc ('Inov205'PBR)
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honeysuckle [Chic et Choc]

A compact bushy deciduous shrub reaching up to 50cm in height. Leaves undivided, ovate to oblong, in pairs, green with a more glaucous underside. Flowers are fragrant, borne in clusters at the ends of the shoots. Flower buds are purple-pink, opening to pink-white becoming orange-yellow as the flowers mature

Synonyms
Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov205'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink White Green Grey Silver
Summer Orange Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
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

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How to grow

Cultivation

Best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist bu well-drained soil. This compact variety is ideal for small spaces such as containers or for positions near the front of flower borders. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)

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