Lonicera periclymenum

Europe.

Common honeysuckle has a climbing habit. As a rule, it grows 20 - 60 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of Common honeysuckle are dark green, ovate, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 4 - 6 cm in size.

The creamy white, tubular flowers of Common honeysuckle appear in whorls from May to July. They grow to about 4 - 5 cm and are strongly scented.

The dark red, round fruits of Lonicera periclymenum are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Lonicera periclymenum is a heartroot.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Common honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Facade, privacy screen, bee pasture, bird food plant, small/front garden

Lonicera periclymenum is slightly poisonous.

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.
- Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April.