Lonicera korolkowii
Korolkow's honeysuckle
A gracefully arching deciduous shrub reaching 3m in height if left unpruned. It has downy stems and leaves of pale grey-green above and blue-green beneath. Tubular 2-lipped pink flowers in early summer are followed by bright red berries
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Blue | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Lonicera can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, often very fragrant, are followed by red or black berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full or partial sun. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings (greenwood) in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 2; trim hedges twice during summer
Pests
May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)
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