- Botanical name: Lonicera 'Mandarin'
- Common name: Honeysuckle
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Deciduous
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Lonicera ‘Mandarin’ is a vigorous, deciduous climber producing vibrant orange flowers from June to August, that will quickly cover a wall or fence. New foliage is a rich bronze colour, before maturing to deep green. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results plant Lonicera ‘Mandarin’ in moist but well-drained soil. Honeysuckle can be prone to mildew and aphids – to prevent this grow up a north-facing wall or fence so the roots are kept in the shade but the foliage can grow into the sun.
How to grow Lonicera 'Mandarin'
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Plant size
6m height
2m spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Lonicera 'Mandarin' and wildlife
Lonicera 'Mandarin' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Lonicera 'Mandarin' poisonous?
Lonicera 'Mandarin' irritates skin. Its fruit and foliage are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
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