Ardent Gardeners everywhere know and love the this familiar summer perennial with its bountiful yellow flowers. You usually catch its wonderful fragrance before you even spot it. This showy bloomer works great as a trellis vine. Unlike the native honeysuckle that grow wild in the woods, this plant is non-invasive and is easy to grow in containers or on trellis.
It is hardy in most zones in the united states and grows in full sun. Very few pests and diseases which makes it a low maintenance plant. Easy and fast growing for most areas in the landscape as well.
It has great wildlife value. Butterflies and bees as well as other pollinators love to visit. Also birds will enjoy the berries in the fall. It usually goes dormant in the winter but leaves return every march and blooms follow soon after in April or May depending on your location.
If you want an easy to grow low maintenance plant, then look no further than 'Scentsation' yellow honeysuckle vine!
• Growing Zone: 4-9
• Plant Brand: Proven Winners
• Botanical Name: 'Scentsation' Lonicera periclymenum USPP 16,240
• Foliage Color: Dark green
• Flower Color: Yellow-white - blooms from the new years growth. In Alabama we see blooms as early as April!
• Flower Fragrance: Yes, sweet
• Fall Color: N/A
• Type: Climbing vine, deciduous
• Mature Height: 10’
• Mature Width: 6-8’
• Growth Rate: Rapid
• Exposure: Sun 6 hours +/-
• Soil Needs: Well drained
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial's.
• Pruning Needs: Occasional trimming and winding to control growth
