Lonicera per. ‘Serotina’

Are you searching for a way to introduce rich, long-lasting fragrance and attractive late-season interest to your garden structure? Look no further than the Lonicera periclymenum, commonly known as Honeysuckle, a plant celebrated for its dual appeal of scent and colour. This vigorous, twining, deciduous climber offers a spreading habit perfect for vertical coverage across your established supports.

Through the summer months, you will enjoy its highly fragrant, showy flowers in shades ranging from deep red-purple to yellow and white, continuing its display across June, July, and August, and these blooms are wonderful for attracting bees and butterflies looking for nectar. As the season progresses, the dark green foliage transitions beautifully, offering lovely red and green tones in autumn before the plant sheds its leaves, followed by clusters of small, glossy red berries in late summer and autumn which are attractive to birds.

This variety performs best when planted in moist but well-drained, fertile soils, appreciating partial shade but handling full sun across the UK, and it is remarkably hardy even in more exposed spots. Consider placing this beautiful specimen to cover walls, pergolas, or fences where you need excellent screening, making it an excellent choice for adding charm to informal or wildlife gardens, providing that desired fragrant screening effect across boundaries.