Lonicera pileata - Evergreen Honeysuckle Ground Cover Plants
Lonicera pileata, also known as the honeyberry or evergreen honeysuckle, is a low-maintenance, evergreen plant that quickly forms a dense mat. With its glossy leaves, it remains attractive year-round. Ideal for covering bare spots, slopes, or as a low hedge. This hardy plant thrives in both sun and shade and requires minimal care. It also attracts butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for a biodiverse garden. Perfect for those looking for a beautiful, green space with little effort.
Key Features
- Dense, spreading evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage
- Grows 10-25cm in height with horizontal branching habit
- Supplied in 9cm recyclable growing pots - 40 plants per pack
- Produces small creamy-white flowers in late spring
- Develops translucent purple berries that attract birds in autumn
- Thrives in full sun to heavy shade conditions
- Tolerates various soil types including clay and alkaline soils
- Drought-tolerant once established
Planting and Care
This versatile ground cover plant establishes quickly and spreads laterally rather than vertically, making it perfect for slopes and erosion control. Plant at 3-5 plants per meter for optimal hedge coverage, or use as mass planting for ground cover. The strong root system helps stabilize soil on banks and slopes. Lonicera pileata requires little maintenance once established - simply trim in summer and autumn to maintain shape if using as a low hedge. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then only during extended dry periods.
Wildlife Benefits
The fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators including bees and butterflies, while the autumn berries provide food for birds. The dense, bushy growth habit creates excellent nesting cover and overwintering habitat for beneficial insects and small mammals, making this an ideal choice for wildlife gardens.
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
22. **Slovakia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
23. **Slovenia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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