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Genus Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries

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Common Name: Honeysuckle

The genus Lonicera includes 180 species of shrubs and climbers that are grown for their showy, elongated, often fragrant flowers. They are widely distributed in the Northern hemisphere. Climbers grow by twining around supports. Use honeysuckles on trellises, walls, fences, or grow them into a shrub or tree. The shrubby species are good for borders, hedging, or groundcover. The berries are mildly toxic.
Noteworthy characteristics: Tubular or funnel-shaped, often fragrant flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Some species are invasive.
Care: Shrubby species will grow in most any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Climbers need fertile, organically rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Propagation: Evergreen honeysuckles may be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, while deciduous species can be started from greenwood (in summer) or hardwood (in autumn) cuttings. Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as it ripens.
Problems: Aphids, leaf roller, scale insects, dieback, powdery mildew, leaf spots, blights.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Lonicera

Lonicera japonica
(Japanese honeysuckle)

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This vigorous, woody evergreen or semi-evergreen trailing vine has dark green leaves to 3 inches long. Tubular, two-lipped, fragrant white flowers are sometimes flushed with purple, aging to yellow. Blooms appear from spring to late summer. Flowers mature to blue-black fruit.

Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’
(Common honeysuckle, Woodbine) Be the first to rate this plant

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This variegated deciduous vine has two shades of green at the center of the leaf and creamy white margins. Leaves brighten to hot pink in the fall. Pink buds and pastel pink and cream flowers are sweetly scented.

Lonicera sempervirens
(Coral honeysuckle, Trumpet honeysuckle) Be the first to rate this plant

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This woody, twining climber has two-lipped, tubular scarlet-orange flowers, yellow inside, in terminal whorls in summer and autumn. Bright red fruit appears in autumn.