Botanical profile

Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream'

Latin name
Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream'
Common name
Honeysuckle ‘Peaches and Cream’
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream', also known as 'Peaches and Cream' honeysuckle, is a deciduous climbing plant with a flexible and twining habit, prized for its bicolored flowers and intense fragrance. In summer, it produces an abundance of tubular flowers in rosy cream and peach tones, creating a luminous and delicate effect on pergolas, fences, and trellises. Highly melliferous, its blooming attracts pollinators and diffuses a sweet scent particularly appreciated near outdoor living areas. Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream' prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained, slightly fertile soil. Hardy and vigorous without being invasive, it is an excellent choice for adding verticality, color, and fragrance to Nordic gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small decorative red berries in late season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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