Lonicera periclymenum Belgica

Lonicera periclymenum Belgica

Why Buy Me?

• Highly fragrant, traditional honeysuckle
• Attractive cream, yellow, and pink flowers
• Excellent for covering fences, trellises, and pergolas
• Strong wildlife value for pollinators
• Fast-growing and easy to establish

Key Features

Height & Spread: Typically grows to 6–8 m (20–26 feet) tall with a spread of around 2–3 m (6–10 feet).

Flowers: Tubular, strongly scented flowers that open creamy-white, then mature to yellow and pink tones.

Foliage: Deciduous green leaves, sometimes tinged with blue-green, providing a dense backdrop for flowers.

Growth Habit: Vigorous twining climber suitable for training over supports such as fences, arches, and pergolas.

Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -20°C (-4°F).

Growing Conditions

Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best flowering occurs with good light exposure.

Soil: Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Exposure: Suitable for sheltered or moderately exposed sites.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment and dry spells.

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and mulch annually to retain moisture.

Pruning: Prune after flowering to control size and encourage fresh growth. Remove old or overcrowded stems every few years to rejuvenate the plant.

Support: Requires strong support such as trellis, wires, or fencing.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh green growth emerges.

Summer: Masses of fragrant tubular flowers attract bees and moths.

Autumn: Occasional late flowers and decorative berries may appear.

Winter: Bare structure provides form until spring regrowth.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths.

Perfect For: Wildlife gardens, cottage gardens, fences, walls, pergolas, and arches.

Companion Plants: Pairs well with climbing roses, clematis, and other cottage-style perennials.

Bring classic scent and charm to your garden with Lonicera periclymenum ‘Belgica’ — a vigorous, wildlife-friendly honeysuckle that delivers months of fragrance and seasonal beauty.