Lonicera pericymenum ‘Belgica’Early Dutch Honeysuckle
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Overview
Popular ‘cottage garden’ twining climber with large, tubular creamy-white flowers, becoming yellow and flushed crimson on its outer petals, with a strong perfume. This deciduous honeysuckle flowers earlier than most varieties and will give a good show of flowers during early summer. It will often produce a crop of red fruits after a hot summer. A robust and tolerant species ideal for sun or partial shade.
This is a vigorous climber, part of (Pruning Group 11) that produces flowers on previous year’s growth, and sometime on the current years growth.
Group 11 climbers flower on growth from the previous year. They should only be pruned after flowering to keep the plant neat and tidy. If flowers occur on the current years growth, prune in winter or early spring, only trimming back what is necessary. No regular pruning is required.
Cultural information: Grow in fertile, humus-rich soil, which must be moist but well-drained as they dislike being waterlogged and dry. For better flowers, plant in a sunnier position. For stronger foliage, plant in a slightly shadier position.
Support: Self-twining, so only basic support is needed. Thread new growth into place whilst it is still flexible to keep it neat and tidy. Suitable for growing over archways, trellis and on walls.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | Yellow, Purple |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Heavy clay, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 3m (9-10ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 litre |
| Special Attributes | Fast growing, Scented flowers, Berries or fruit, Bee friendly, Attractive to butterflies and moths |
| Uses | Arches, Pergolas and Obelisks, Low maintenance, Wall and fences |
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