Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Honeysuckle, Lonicera periclymenum is a shrubby climber, bearing fragrant, tubular white flowers, which mature to yellow, from July to September. It will quickly cover a wall or fence, and is a magnet for garden wildlife. It makes a fabulous planting companion for roses.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' bears large, fragrant creamy-white flowers streaked with dark red. It's a vigorous climber that will quickly cover a trellis or arch, where it associates well with climbing roses or other varieties of honeysuckle.
For best results plant Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' in moist but well-drained soil. Honeysuckle can be prone to mildew – to prevent this, plant in dappled shade or so the roots are kept in the shade but the foliage can grow into the sun.
Plant calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Plant
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Flowers
yes
yes
Take cuttings
yes
yes
Lonicera ‘Serotina’ and wildlife
Lonicera ‘Serotina’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Lonicera ‘Serotina’ poisonous?
Lonicera ‘Serotina’ irritates skin. Its foliage and fruit are toxic.
