Honeysuckle, Woodbine (Lonicera periclymenum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Honeysuckle, Woodbine
Lonicera periclymenum

Flowers of Woodbine Honeysuckle; cultivar 'Serotina'
Flowers of Woodbine Honeysuckle; cultivar 'Serotina'
 
Features
Fragrant, yellow and white, tubular flowers (purplish in some cultivars). Dark green summer foliage. Red berries in late summer. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade. Moist, well drained soil is best. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Belgica' has a purplish red color on the outside of the flowers.
  • 'Graham Thomas' has an abundance of creamy yellow flowers.
  • 'Manul' (Berries Jubilee™) has yellow flowers and red berries.
  • 'Serotina' has flowers that are yellow inside and purplish outside.
 
 
Mature Height
10-20 Feet
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Purple
White
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Twining
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes

This vine is woody and deciduous.

 

 
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