Box-leaved Honeysuckle

Box-leaved Honeysuckle Care

Lonicera Ligustrina Var. Pileata

Other names: Privet Boxleaf Honeysuckle

What is the plant

Lonicera ligustrina var. pileata is a type of evergreen shrub honeysuckle, or box honeysuckle. Ideal for hedges or for topiary. The leaves are small, oval and shiny with small creamy white flowers appearing in spring, followed occasionally by small glossy blue-purple berries. Good for specimen containers or group planting.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -15°C

Hardiness zone

6b - 8a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Very little water
Pruning
Lonicera Pileata should be pruned in late Winter or early in the new year before new growth occurs, whilst the plant is dormant, but be cautious of extreme cold weather and frosts.
Sunlight
Plants will grow well in a variety of part shade situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun.

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Soil
Plants prefer soils with a pH of slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Temperature
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Popularity
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