Italian Honeysuckle

A very old garden plant originating in Southern Europe and Asia, in many varieities. In Germany known as “Jelängerjelieber,” it can be found growing wild. Of all honeysuckles, this one probably has the strongest and most enchanting fragrance, which is especially strong in the evenings. Flowering period May / June (July) with possibly another flush of flowers in autumn. The hybrid "Major" was a yellow-red and slightly later flowering cultivar, "Anna Fletcher" flowers yellowish-white and longer, until July. However, due to the short flowering time and its susceptibility to mildew, this honeysuckle is no longer available in nurseries and remains a variety for enthusiasts and collectors. For airy arbours and pergolas it is an interesting option, but because of the mildew-factor, FassadenGrün does not recommend it for walls.

Lat: Lonicera caprifolium, also known as 'Goat-leaf honeysuckle', 'Perfoliate honeysuckle,' 'Italian woodbine/honeysuckle,' and 'Garden honeysuckle'

Lonicera caprifolium
Lonicera caprifolium
Honeysuckle over a well

Honeysuckle over a well

Italian honeysuckle on a shed

Italian honeysuckle on a shed

Lonicera caprifolium ~ The upper leaves are disc-shaped and the whorls of flowers emerge directly from the leaf axils without stalks. Wreaths of orange berries sometimes form in autumn.