Lonicera piliata

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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This fast growing compact naturally spreading shrub is ideal as low growing evergreen ground cover. It produces tiny green leaves on arching stems. Small yellow flowers a borne in spring. .7m tall x 1.5m

Cultivation notes: Evergreen lonicera flourishes in fertile alkaline to neutral soils, including chalk. Preferring a sunny position for compact growth, plant in spring in a sheltered location.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Lonicara, Lonicira, Lonacera, Lonisera, Loanisera
Lonicera piliata
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