Lonicera similis 'Delavayi' Delavay Honeysuckle
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Lonicera similis var. delavayi

Lonicera similis var. delavayi

Flowering Honeysuckle Shrub

Climber, 50-70cm, 3L pot

£17
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Ready by: 31 March 2025

Pre-order: Ready Spring 2025

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Key features

Award icon
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Plant height icon
Final size 4 x 2.5 metres in 20 years
Leaf icon
Foliage Green leaves year-round (semi-evergreen)
Flowers icon
Flowers Yellow/white flowers in summer
Position icon
Position Full sun to part shade
Soil icon
Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Lonicera similis var. delavayi is an award-winning, semi-evergreen Honeysuckle with highly fragrant, cream-coloured flowers that take on shades of golden yellow when mature. This Delavay Honeysuckle naturally forms a low, arching shrub habit, but it can also be trained as a climber when planted against a support.

A moist, well-draining soil is preferred with an approximate height and spread of 4 x 2.5 metres in 20 years.

AKA Delavay Honeysuckle, Lonicera similis 'Delavayi'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
Find out more

Product Details

Key features

Award icon
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Plant height icon
Final size 4 x 2.5 metres in 20 years
Leaf icon
Foliage Green leaves year-round (semi-evergreen)
Flowers icon
Flowers Yellow/white flowers in summer
Position icon
Position Full sun to part shade
Soil icon
Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Lonicera similis var. delavayi is an award-winning, semi-evergreen Honeysuckle with highly fragrant, cream-coloured flowers that take on shades of golden yellow when mature. This Delavay Honeysuckle naturally forms a low, arching shrub habit, but it...

Lonicera similis var. delavayi is an award-winning, semi-evergreen Honeysuckle with highly fragrant, cream-coloured flowers that take on shades of golden yellow when mature. This Delavay Honeysuckle naturally forms a low, arching shrub habit, but it can also be trained as a climber when planted against a support.

A moist, well-draining soil is preferred with an approximate height and spread of 4 x 2.5 metres in 20 years.

AKA Delavay Honeysuckle, Lonicera similis 'Delavayi'

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
Find out more

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