Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush'

A truly outstanding plant, Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush' is a ground cover form of our native woodbine with sprays of scented red and cream flowers in mid to late summer.

These flowers are scented and particularly fragrant in the evenings. The dark green leaves turn shades of plum purple and brown in autumn before falling. Splendid low flowering plant for a sunny border.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade (flowers better in full sun)
• Soil: Most reasonably well drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush' grows to be a trailing ground cover or low branching shrub.
  • Height: 1m (3 ft).
  • Spread: up to 2 m (6 ft).

• Notes: Prune out any occasional strong, upright shoots to keep Lonicera periclymenum 'Honeybush' as a low ground cover plant. Can suffer from occasional mildew in wet or damp summers.