This honeysuckle can be found in the wild in some parts of Europe. Compared to domestic varieties such as the Gold Flame honeysuckle, the common honeysuckle is much more vigorous, grows much higher and is therefore very suitable for facade greening. Its shoots are strongly twining and can be grown on high trellises.
Twining climber, moderately vigorous growth, with overhanging shoots, growth height up to 5 meters. The trunk develops slowly, the foliage lasts from April to October. The wild variety is our favorite as it is healthy and has a very strong growth. The available varieties are almost always bred for a longer and richer flowering ( "Serotina", "Belgica" and "Graham Thomas") but have a weaker growth. These varieties of the common honeysuckle have pink-violet buds and are more colourful, as is the Gold Flame Honeysuckle. The flowering lasts from June to September. The scent is especially strong in the morning and the afternoon. The berries are slightly toxic, but may be eaten by birds in autumn. Flowers and berries are sticky.
At least some of the shoots should be pruned down to 50 cm form the trunk to avoid a balding of the plant. Pruning in summer promotes branching.
A trellis with horizontal elements (rods or wires) to help the plant to grow as well as fences, pergolas and other constructions can be used as a support for this honeysuckle. Choose a trellis in the simple, medium or light design ranges. The heavy design range provide better aeration of the plant..
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Common honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum on a stake.
The traditional "Knotenstock" (knot-sticks) from German Companions are made from trunks that have been strangled by the common honeysuckle.
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