Giant Burmese honeysuckle (Lonicera hildebrandiana)

Giant Burmese honeysuckle (Lonicera hildebrandiana) is a climber that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: giant Burmese honeysuckle or giant honeysuckle.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: giant Burmese honeysuckle, giant honeysuckle
Scientific name: Lonicera hildebrandiana
Plant type: Climbers, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Climbing
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Giant Burmese honeysuckle (Lonicera hildebrandiana) – Auckland Museum, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Giant Burmese honeysuckle (Lonicera hildebrandiana) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 US, via Wikimedia Commons