This climber is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
"One of the few tough semi-evergreen climbers, with round small leaves and fragrant white flowers that turn cream - more flowers when kept in check!"
I have this in a large container on a raised deck in a courtyard, with a fence and wall for tying in support. It has grown well but not flowered as much as I hoped, maybe it needs more time. It is not in the best place for appreciating any fragrance from flowers - my mistake, not yours!
Roe
Brighton
We wanted something fragrant to go in a large pot on a patio. The plant is doing well and growing vigorously.
Paul
Suffolk
It was a very healthy plant and has grown really well, the colour is quite pale but I cannot blame this on Crocus, it is just the colour of the plant.
CK
Cambs
Lovely scent - possibly even better than Graham Thomas - though it is a bit of a thug and the flowers tend to lurk among the copious foliage.
Jonathan Sidaway
Norwich
Sadly this honeysuckle has not thrived ad I had hoped. It's been planted in a large pit, but seems to be sad and spindly in spite of careful pruning. It's also particularly prone to mildew, so this autumn I shall try to revive it by planting elsewhere in my garden.
Somerset girl
Somerset
This is a tricky customer. I have tried it in several locations to see if I can make it happier. Starts with promising growth which soon tails off. Still hasn't flowered 2 years in. I have others now from a different source - interested to see if they thrive.
G
London
Healthy, growing quite quickly in it's first season. Have several - they smell devine all summer, and are evergreen - great for a natural boundary between the neighbours that birds can nest in.
A gardener
Bath
The plant is growing very well in its first year against a wall that needs some interest, so I am looking forward To seeing it cover more wall and flower this summer. I find Crocus a very reliable, helpful source for the garden.
JAC
Somerset
The weather this year was not good for honeysuckles (very wet, then sunny, then wet etc.). Every honeysuckle I saw in my area looked unhappy! This one grew well and covered most of the railings up the steps to my front door. However, it suffered badly from powdery mildew all summer, despite spraying. It lost leaves repeatedly and barely flowered. It's still growing well though, so I'm hoping the weather will be kinder next year. I can't wait to smell those fragrant flowers!
Alison
Aberdeenshire
Delivered on time and packaged very safely. The plant was lovely and healthy when removed from it's packaging. It actually flowered this year, cant wait until next year when it's more established. Will be definitely buying more plants from you again.
Jo
Kempston Beds
80.0
tangy
Hello, It will, but not happily in the long term as most of them get really big. If you do go for it, choose a large pot and opt for a more compact form, such as 'Rhubarb and Custard' - please click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard/classid.2000020958/
Helen
Roger Pirrie
Hello Roger, There are several that might be worth considering - here are some of the best. Clematis x triternata Rubromarginata http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/normal-flowers/clematis-%C3%97-triternata-rubromarginata/classid.1000000212/ Clematis montana Pink Perfection http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/normal-flowers/clematis-montana-var.-rubens-pink-perfection/classid.903/ Clematis montana var grandiflora http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/normal-flowers/clematis-montana-var.-grandiflora/classid.905/ Clematis tangutica http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/bell-shaped-flowers/clematis-tangutica-/classid.917/ Lonicera japonica Halliana http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/honeysuckle/lonicera-japonica-halliana/classid.1678/ Lonicera periclymenum Serotina http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/honeysuckle/lonicera-periclymenum-serotina/classid.1685/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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Thuli
Hello Heather, Unfortunately there are no plants that will deter intruders without being difficult to deal with, and the best plants are those with thorns like the roses. It sounds like roses will certainly grow in your soil, but ideally you should dig in lots of composted organic matter and then make sure they are kept well watered in summer. It can be difficult to see a small plant and imagine how big it will grow to eventually, however we do give all this information on each plant card, which hopefully should help. You will find it just to the right of the pictures at the top of the pages. If you click on the following rose, you will see it has an eventual height and spread of 10 x 6 m http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/roses/climber-rose/rambling-roses/climbers/rosa-filipes-kiftsgate/classid.1280/ while this one will only grow to 3 x 2m http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/roses/climber-rose/climbers/climbing-roses/rosa-climbing-iceberg/classid.1181/ I would pick the one you like the look of and then you will be able to establish how many you need to fill your fence. As for the evergreens, if you click on the following link it will take you to our full range of evergreen or semi-evergreen climbers that will grow in clay soils, but the same rules apply re preparing the soil and watering. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.9/vid.228/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Sue Mather
Hi Helen Many thanks I think we will go for the Hydrangea Regards Sue
Crocus Helpdesk
Hello Sue, The Hydrangea is really quite slow growing and you can easily cut it back if it does get too big, so if you really like it, I would be tempted to go for it. Alternatively you could opt for one of the Loniceras or a Hedera, both of which can be trimmed back if they get over-large. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Sue Mather
s8films
Hello Roland, The best will be the Hederas, which are self-clinging like the Parthenocissus - just click on the link below to go straight to them. http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hedera/ If however you can put up a network of wires or trellis, then you can choose from any of the following. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.228/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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elizabeth cairns
Hello Elizabeth, There are very few truly evergreen climbers that are fast growing, so ivy may be a good option. Another option may be Clematis armandii, but this is not quite fully hardy - just click on the following link to go straight to it http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/clematis-armandii-/classid.863/ or if you want a semi-evergreen, then these two might be worth considering. Lonicera japonica Halliana http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/honeysuckle/lonicera-japonica-hallian/classid.1678/ or Solanum (again not quite fully hardy) http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/other-climbers/solanum-crispum-glasnevin/classid.1720/ I hope this helps Helen Plant Doctor
elizabeth cairns
Nichola Day
Hello Nichola, One of the best cottage garden climbers is honeysuckle, but I am concerned about the height of the fence as 1.2m is really very short for a climber. If you click on the following link it will take you to one of the best honeysuckles, which has an eventual height and spread of 10 x 2m, so 1 would be ample to fill the space. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/honeysuckle/lonicera-japonica-halliana/classid.1678/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Sonia Richardson
Hello There, There are a couple of ways you can deter cats from the garden. Firstly you can plant lots of things that have spines or thorns, thus making it awkward for them to dig in - here are some of my favourites. Pyracantha's are ideal - this is a prickly wall shrub that has small white flowers which become fabulous red berries in autumn. http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=pyracantha Berberis is another good choice: http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=berberis Chaenomeles: http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=chaenomeles Ilex (holly): http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=ilex All of the above plants are evergreen (except Chaenomeles), so you will have year round interest. There are loads of cat deterrents on the market that work by scent or water. We have a few on our site. http://www.crocus.co.uk/products/_/tools/pest-control/cats/prcid.87/vid.484/ Other methods that you could try include sprinkling curry powder around the boundaries where they frequent, drying your used tea bags and then putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil on them before scattering in the garden. Orange peel when broken into small pieces and scattered around the borders works wonders and it's cheap as does grated, perfumed soap. As for the lilies, I think they are all quite toxic to cats, so they should be avoided. Finally, the best scented climbers for shade are the Loniceras - just click on the following link to go straight to them http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lonicera/ I hope this helps and good luck! Helen Plant Doctor
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Greg Nelson
Hello Greg, I would not be too alarmed as often times newly planted things will simply concentrate their energies into putting on root growth rather than top growth. All you need to do is make sure it gets the water it needs and give it time. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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ron birrell
Hello Ron, All the Lonicera halliana cultivars are classified as evergreen or semi-evergreen. This means they will keep most of their leaves throughout the year, however in colder parts of the country, or if temperatures really drop they will shed them. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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