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Overview
Lonicera henryi (Henry’s Honeysuckle) is a vigorous, twining evergreen climber valued for its reliable foliage cover and its summer display of tubular flowers, often followed by berries. It is a refined alternative to ivy where you want evergreen screening with a softer, flowering character.
Key Features
- Evergreen foliage for year-round cover
- Summer tubular flowers in warm tones; attractive to pollinators
- Good for fences, trellis and pergolas; also useful for screening
- Responds well to clipping and shaping once established
Best Position
- Sun to partial shade
- Fertile, well-drained soil improved with organic matter
- Provide strong support and space—this can be a substantial climber over time
Care Tips
- Water well during establishment and in prolonged dry spells
- Prune after flowering or as needed to control size and encourage bushiness
- Mulch annually to keep roots cool and soil moisture steady
Perfect For…
- Evergreen screening with seasonal flower interest
- Softening boundaries and creating privacy
- Wildlife-friendly planting schemes
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 4–8 m |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 0.5–1 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- climber
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 8.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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