Henry Honeysuckle
Will it grow where I live?
Henry Honeysuckle is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 6 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–8
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very wet
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Growing
Henry honeysuckle prefers semi-shady to shady locations with well-drained, humus-rich soil. It requires regular watering but does not tolerate waterlogging. Propagation is done by cuttings in summer. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth.
Frequently asked questions
Henry Honeysuckle: how big does it get?
Henry Honeysuckle (Lonicera henryi) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is fast.
Henry Honeysuckle: what site does it need?
Henry Honeysuckle tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Henry Honeysuckle: is it hardy?
Henry Honeysuckle is listed as hardy in zone 4–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Henry Honeysuckle: will it grow in Central Europe?
Henry Honeysuckle is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Henry Honeysuckle: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Henry Honeysuckle are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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