Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Maigrün'

RHS Plant Profile
honeysuckle 'Maigrün'

Synonyms

Lonicera nitida 'Maygreen'
Lonicera nitida 'May Queen'
Lonicera nitida 'May Green'
Lonicera nitida 'Maigrün'
Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis Maygreen
Lonicera nitida Maygreen

Shrubs

A dense, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 1.5m with very small, shiny, mid-green leaves, contrasting with new, paler green leaves in spring. Inconspicuous cream flowers are produced in spring, followed by small, sparse, deep purple berries

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 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
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
  • Hedging and screens

Pruning

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

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)