Lonicera henryi 'Copper Beauty'

Overview & Features

• Lonicera henryi ‘Copper Beauty’ is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climbing honeysuckle.

• Produces tubular yellow-orange flowers flushed with copper tones in summer.

• Flowers are lightly fragrant and attractive to bees and pollinators.

• Followed by small dark berries in autumn if pollinated.

• Features glossy dark green foliage with bronze or copper-tinted new growth.

• Can reach 4–6 metres in height when mature.

• Ideal for covering walls, fences, pergolas, and arches.

• Provides year-round foliage cover in mild climates.

This variety is valued for its colourful blooms and attractive evergreen foliage.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun or partial shade.

• Flowers best when stems grow in sun while roots remain cool and shaded.

• Prefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

• Improve soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

• Avoid very dry or waterlogged sites.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Position slightly angled towards a support structure.

• Backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly after planting.

• Provide strong support such as trellis or tensioned wires.

Lonicera henryi performs well in sheltered positions protected from harsh winds.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots.

• Keep soil evenly moist during dry spells.

• Once established, plants are moderately drought tolerant.

• Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

• Apply compost annually to improve soil fertility.

• Flowering typically occurs in summer.

• Good sunlight encourages more abundant blooms.

Consistent moisture during active growth supports a strong display.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Prune after flowering to control size and shape.

• Remove weak, damaged, or overcrowded stems to improve airflow.

• Cut back older stems periodically to encourage fresh growth.

• Tie in new shoots to supports as they develop.

• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Monitor for aphids and mildew in dry conditions.

• Generally hardy and low maintenance once established.

With sun or partial shade, fertile soil, and adequate support, Lonicera henryi ‘Copper Beauty’ will provide colourful summer flowers and reliable climbing coverage year after year

• Size
  C 2 RoCo

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