Lonicera henryi Marinella ('Venloma')

Synonyms

Lonicera henryi 'Venloma'
Lonicera henryi 'Marinella'

Climber Wall Shrub

A twining, evergreen climber to 1.5m in height, with downy shoots and dark green leaves which emerge as dark purple new shoots, turning to dark purple hues on the mature leaves as temperatures go down. Pink and white flowers change to the most stunning yellow and orange, appearing all allong the stems from early summer into autumn. In late autumn, small purple berries appear

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years

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
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–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
Climbing
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; best in partial shade but tolerant of full sun. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Ground cover
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 11; prune after flowering to keep a compact habit

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease-free