Price each per |
1 Tree |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
100 Trees |
30-60cm |
£3.00 |
£2.50 |
£2.25 |
£1.85 |
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Growing Common Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
- Native UK deciduous twining climber, ideal for cottage, informal, or wildlife gardens
- Produces highly fragrant tubular flowers (cream to yellow, often pink-flushed) from summer to autumn, with strongest evening scent attracting pollinating moths. Known as 'poor mans orchid'
- Excellent for biodiversity: nectar-rich for bees, butterflies, and moths; red berries feed birds; provides shelter and habitat
- Vigorous grower reaching 4-8m, perfect for covering walls, fences, pergolas, or arches; pairs well with roses
- Best time: Late winter and spring for deciduous types like this.
- Site: Partial shade preferred (roots in shade, stems in sun for best flowering); tolerates full sun but may risk mildew if roots dry out; any aspect, sheltered or exposed
- Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; adapts to most types (chalk, clay, loam, sand); neutral to slightly alkaline pH ideal
- Planting steps:
- Dig in well-rotted organic matter (compost or manure) before planting
- Plant at the same depth as in its pot; space 1-1.2m apart if multiple
- Provide sturdy support (trellis, wires) for twining stems
- Water thoroughly after planting and during establishment/dry spells
- Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Care notes: Prune after flowering (cut back by up to one-third); prone to powdery mildew if stressed—ensure good airflow and moist roots
- Note: Berries mildly toxic to humans/pets if ingested; non-invasive native species
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