Lonicera per. ‘Belgica’

Are you looking for a fragrant climber to provide summer interest and attract pollinators to your UK garden space? Consider the Lonicera peruviana, a vigorous twining climber known for its highly fragrant tubular flowers that bloom throughout late spring and into midsummer.

This plant offers continuous visual appeal, transitioning from mid-green foliage to bearing attractive red berries later in the season, alongside providing valuable nectar and shelter for bees, butterflies, and birds, making it wonderful for any wildlife garden planning. The growth habit is naturally twining and vigorous, ideal for scrambling up existing supports or structures in your landscape.

For the best results in a UK setting, this climber thrives best when positioned in moist but well-drained soil, happily tolerating clay and a range of pH levels, performing well in either full sun or partial shade conditions. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for covering fences or pergolas, allowing you to achieve beautiful informal screening against a boundary wall.