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