Lonicera caprifolium

Also Known As

Italian Honeysuckle

Plant type

vine

size

H: 1'-20'
W: 1'-20'

planting zones

6a-10a

Lonicera caprifolium plant details

Lonicera caprifolium is a broadleaf deciduous vine with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera caprifolium

Plant type: vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 20 FT - wide, 1 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera caprifolium

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very fragrant, especially at night when its "perfume penetrates far and wide" (Genders) to attract moths, the 2" creamy-white with pink flowers of this vigorous 20' vine are followed by orange-red berries. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Lonicera caprifolium plant

How to Grow Lonicera caprifolium

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty