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LONICERA crassifolia
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Ground creeping honeysuckle with scented yellow and white flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark, leathery leaves 1-4cm (½-1½in) long
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White -
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Height20cm (8in) -
SpreadIndefinite
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate shrub with bristly shoots. Flowers 1cm (½in) long are produced in the leaf axils
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LONICERA crassifolia
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originSouthern China -
Flower ShapeTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Orbicular
(see photos above)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of LONICERA crassifolia
LONICERA crassifolia 'Little Honey'
Creeping honeysuckle
small, rounded leaves, tubular yellow flowers with prominent stamens.
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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