Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'


late Dutch honeysuckle
A vigorous, twining, large, deciduous climber with dark green, oval leaves whitish beneath. Flowers to 4cm in length, fragrant, deep red-purple outside, yellow within, in terminal clusters. Berries red
Synonyms
Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina Florida'Lonicera pereiclymenum 'Late Red'
see moreLonicera periclymenum 'Florida'
Lonicera reflexa hort.
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Purple Yellow | Green | Red | |
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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