Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina'


Common name(s): common honeysuckle, European honeysuckle, woodbine


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

Care: no special care needed, can be pruned to shape