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Delavay Honeysuckle | Lonicera similis 'Delavayi'

Boasts great mildew resistance

Grown by Mollie

Cheltenham

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Delavay Honeysuckle
Lonicera similis 'Delavayi'

  • Trumpet shaped cascades of soft white blooms
  • Enhances your seating area with a heady fragrance
  • Twining climber loves a sunny wall or arbour
  • Semi-evergreen for long lasting colour
  • Glossy black berries in Autumn
  • Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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What to expect

Supplied as

3L Potted Plant

Height on arrival

60-90cm inc. pot
The height of your plant will be dependent on the time of year and pruning cycle. All climbers arrive on a 90cm bamboo cane.

Eventual height

4-8m

Eventual spread

1-1.5m
Reaches a spread of 1-1.5m after 5-10 years

Flower colour

Pearl white, Golden Yellow
Trumpet shaped white blooms turn a soft yellow from Summer to Autumn

Habit

Climbing
Lonicera has a vigorous climbing habit and will flourish when twined around a fence, arbour or pergola

Hardiness

Full Hardy
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in the coldest winters. H5-6

Spacing

45cm
Planting Lonicera 45cm apart will give good even coverage. Your plants will also appreciate some vertical wire supports, again at 45cm intervals.

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, Delavay Honeysuckle can be grown in a large container, provided it has at least 40-50 cm of root space and a sturdy support.

How big does it get?

Delavay Honeysuckle typically reaches a height of 4 to 8 metres and can spread up to 2 metres.

How much sunlight does this need?

Delavay Honeysuckle thrives in partial shade or full sun.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

Delavay Honeysuckle prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun.

How much watering does this plant need?

Delavay Honeysuckle prefers moist but well-drained soil, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week during the active growing season.

Will this plant need pruning?

Delavay Honeysuckle benefits from pruning after flowering to maintain its shape, removing any dead stems and cutting back overgrown shoots by about 30 centimetres.

How hardy is this plant?

Lonicera similis 'Delavayi' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -10°C to -15°C and is hardy in most places throughout the UK.

The wider garden

Cheltenham

Meet Mollie

Climbers grown by specialists at the height of their game

What does it take to grow the strongest and best climbing plants in the show tent? Organic fertilisers, natural pest control and years of dedication from Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire. Professionally pruned and checked by hand, they’re guaranteed to put on a gold standard display in your garden, too.

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