Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii
Vigorous, spreading, deciduous shrub about 3m tall, with dark green leaves to 12cm long. Funnel-shaped, 5-lobed, red-flushed, deep orange-yellow flowers 2cm long with 2 large red bracts, are produced from the leaf axils in late spring and early summer, followed by glossy black berries
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Orange Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (climbing) cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
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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