Lonicera Scentsation
Lonicera 'Scentsation' photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Climbing Honeysuckle

'Scentsation' Honeysuckle is a very showy vine with extremely fragrant yellow flowers  from mid-spring to late summer, followed by bright red berries. This floriferous honeysuckle has a very long bloom time, and is a wonderful addition to summer gardens, especially when trained up a trellis or fence. Not invasive like other honeysuckles.

  • Height: 2.4-3 m (96-120 in)
  • Spread: 1.5-1.8 (60-72 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
  • Sun or Shade: minimum four hours of full sun
  • Bloom Time: mid to late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: yellow and white
  • Critter Resistance: deer
  • Nature Attraction: hummingbirds

Growing and Maintenance Tips

'Scentsation' is adaptable to most soils. Pruning is usually not needed, but it may be trimmed after flowering.

 

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