Lonicera japonica Halliana

The Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle, or Lonicera japonica, is a vigorous and hardy vine-plant. Its long voluble stems quickly climb trellises, fences, and arches, greening them with their semi-evergreen leaves. But it is in summer that this perennial reveals its most beautiful asset; its generous, long, and highly fragrant flowering. It is adorned with multiple delicate flowers in fresh and soft shades that bring the garden to life with the buzzing of pollinating insects. They are white when they first bloom, gradually turning into a lovely creamy yellow.

Belonging to the caprifoliaceae family, this climbing plant is not picky about its growing conditions. It withstands frost and inclement weather and does not require special care. Its hardiness has allowed it to colonize many regions of the world. However, it prefers well-drained, rather rich and moist soils. A sunny exposure will allow it to bloom abundantly, but it can tolerate a semi-shaded position, especially if the sun is too scorching. Its impressive vigor may require regular pruning (in early winter) if you wish to maintain an orderly appearance. Otherwise, let it grow as it pleases in a wild corner of the garden. Its long stems will twine around any support they encounter along the way. They can reach a considerable size (from 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft)). They can also crawl and form a ground cover. Covered with simple, ovate, opposite, and semi-evergreen leaves, a dense canopy forms, providing refuge for birds. From June onwards, a multitude of tubular flowers measuring 3-4 cm (1-2in) appear and continue to bloom until October. They display a slender and delicate silhouette. Divided into two lips, they expose their prominent stamens and pastel shades: white and creamy yellow. Their fragility does not suggest that they can emit such a powerful fragrance. To enjoy it, do not hesitate to plant it near passageways, near the terrace, and pick small bouquets that will perfume your interior. Later on, small black globular berries with bluish reflections take over. Beware, they are toxic.

The Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle is unmatched for covering a wall, hedge, or even a slope. Its fast growth and robustness make it an ally for colonizing large surfaces with a natural look. Moreover, it also provides shelter and cover for various fauna. To complement this, our "flowering fallows and meadows" will allow you to choose whether you want to attract butterflies, bees, or birds.