Details
Lonicera 'Halliana' is a vigorous twining large evergreen climber. Leaves ovate, dark green; flowers to 4cm in length, white, soon turning buff-yellow, highly fragrant. Berries glossy, black.
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5 - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Aspect
North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered or Exposed
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
pH
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
Size
Ultimate height
4-8 metres
Ultimate spread
1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5-10 years
How to grow
Cultivation
Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil. This species is listed on Schedule 9 of The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order (1985), as amended, as an invasive non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold or being grown in gardens in Northern Ireland, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners in Northern Ireland to find alternative plants to grow to those listed on Schedule 9. For suggested alternative plants see the Plantlife/RHS guide, Gardening without harmful invasive plants
Propagation
Propagate by layering, softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Wall-side Borders Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
How to care
Pruning
Shorten side shoots to within three to four buds of the permanent framework of branches. This induces more compact growth and promotes the formation of flower buds in the shortened shoots. Overcrowded, diseased or damaged shoots can be removed at the same time.in early spring
Pests
May get aphids and thrips
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
Info. courtesy of the RHS