Botanical profile

Lonicera 'Clavey's Dwarf'

Latin name
Lonicera 'Clavey's Dwarf'
Common name
Shrubby honeysuckle 'Clavey's Dwarf'
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Lonicera × xylosteum 'Clavey's Dwarf', known as Clavey's Dwarf honeysuckle, is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its dense habit and ease of maintenance. This variety forms a very tight, small, rounded bush that is perfect for borders, low hedges, and structured flowerbeds. Its foliage, composed of small to medium green leaves, creates a fine and regular texture reminiscent of boxwood, making it an excellent, low-maintenance alternative for low hedges. In spring, discrete small creamy-white flowers appear on the branches, attracting pollinators. These are sometimes followed by small decorative red berries that are appreciated by birds. Very hardy and adaptable, this shrub tolerates ordinary soils, regular pruning, and urban conditions well.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, keep soil slightly moist
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Small, decorative red berries enjoyed by birds
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense and round
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 ft (1 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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