Perfoliate honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) is a climber that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant has several common names including: perfoliate honeysuckle, caprifole, caprifoly, early cream honeysuckle, goat honeysuckle, goat-leaf honeysuckle, Italian honeysuckle, Italian woodbine, lily-among-thorns or white Italian honeysuckle.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: perfoliate honeysuckle, caprifole, caprifoly, early cream honeysuckle, goat honeysuckle, goat-leaf honeysuckle, Italian honeysuckle, Italian woodbine, lily-among-thorns, white Italian honeysuckle
Scientific name: Lonicera caprifolium
Plant type: Climbers
Habit: Climbing
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Perfoliate honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Perfoliate honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) – Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
