Illustration of Lonicera periclymenum in Flora Batava, Volume 1 (1800). [Public Domain]

Genus: Lonicera


Common Names: honeysuckle


Description coming soon.


Distribution: Northern Hemisphere

Our Selection

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'


Description: perennial; an award-winning selection of the European suckle considered to be most suited for garden culture. A vigorous, twining climber with dark green foliage and pleasantly fragrant white-yellow flower clusters in summer. Long-blooming and very popular with hummingbirds. 


Height: to 20 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.


Position: it will perform best in a position where its roots and base are constantly shaded but the flowering foliage is receiving 6 or more hours of sunlight each day. Well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'


Description: perennial; an award-winning selection of the European suckle considered to be most suited for garden culture. A vigorous, twining climber with narrow, dark green foliage and pleasantly fragrant purple and yellow flower clusters in summer. Long-blooming and very popular with hummingbirds. 


Height: to 20 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.


Position: it will perform best in a position where its roots and base are constantly shaded but the flowering foliage is receiving 6 or more hours of sunlight each day. Well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below