Honeysuckle 'Serotina'

‘Serotina’ Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’). Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’, known as ‘Serotina’ honeysuckle, is a deciduous climbing vine highly valued for its late flowering and intense fragrance. This vigorous variety produces long, flexible stems that twine around supports such as trellises, pergolas, or fences, quickly creating a decorative green screen. During the summer and often until early autumn, it is covered with bicolored tubular flowers, purple-red on the outside and cream to pale yellow on the inside. These very fragrant flowers release their scent especially in the evening and attract numerous pollinators.

To plant ‘Serotina’ honeysuckle, choose a suitable exposure: sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is well-drained, tolerating poor soil. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain away after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Distribute mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow a width of 2 m (6 ft) to plan this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 4 m (13 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.