Lonicera tatarica 'Hack's Red'

RHS Plant Profile
honeysuckle 'Hack's Red'
honeysuckle 'Hack's Red' RHS / Joanna Kossak
Shrubs

A bushy, deciduous shrub 2-3m tall with oval dark green leaves. Short-tubed, dark pink flowers borne along the stems in late spring and early summer are followed by red berries

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 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
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
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 shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See Honeysuckle (Shrubby) cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, thrips and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

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