Design Tip: Plant honeysuckles where their sweet perfume and beauty can be fully appreciated, such as by a door or window, over an arched gateway, or twining through an arbor or pergola over a deck. Do you have any in your garden? They should start blooming next month!
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There are many species of honeysuckles (Lonicera), but not all of them are climbing vines. Shrub or bush honeysuckles are also common, but they are considered invasive in many parts of the country because their dense growth can crowd out desirable native plants. Most vines, with the exception of the overly aggressive Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica), are better behaved and easier to manage, particularly the newer compact cultivars. Learn more about growing non-invasive honeysuckle vines by clicking the link in our bio under “Plants”
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Pictured: Lonicera sempervirens ‘Alabama Crimson’ is a red-flowering honeysuckle which is abundant from spring through summer. Not very fragrant (great if some plants are too strong for your allergies!), but hummingbirds are still drawn to the rich nectar. Height is 10 to 20 feet. Photo by Paul S. Drobot.
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