Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

Also Known As

Lonicera periclymenum 'G.S.Thomas'
Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Stuart Thomas'
Graham Stuart Thomas Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' plant details

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plant this vigorous 20' vine near a bench or patio where you can enjoy the wonderful evening fragrance of its creamy-white flowers which mature to yellow (not a trace of pink or purple), the blooms are freely produced from June to September; very adaptable and only needs pruning to keep it in bounds; summer flowers feed pollinators while the fall berries feed the birds. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This honeysuckle is a vigorous vine with soft, golden yellow flowers all summer. The fragrant flowers cover the plant in early summer and occur sporadically until fall.

By: Gossler Farms

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' is a Dutch Honeysuckle. Can be partly to fully evergreen in warmer climates. European Native.

By: Brushwood Nursery

Sweetly scented cream and yellow flowers open from white buds summer through fall. Tough and great looking. Twining climber to 20' Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A beautiful honeysuckle in terms of both flowers and fragrance producing large white flowers that fade to yellow. Named after the great gardener and nurseryman Graham Stewart Thomas.