Delavay Honeysuckle

Lonicera similis var. delavayi “Delavay Honeysuckle”

A highly valued and high-quality honeysuckle variety, thanks to its evergreen leaves and very fragrant and beautiful flowers. These Delavay Honeysuckle plants are very robust, not at all demanding in terms of soil, and reach between 4 and 6 meters in height, with annual growth of almost 2 meters. Therefore, they are ideal for growing on high fences, pergolas, or any support in the garden, quickly covering it. They withstand harsh winters, although in extremely cold areas the leaves and shoot tips may suffer frost damage.

It has a very abundant and profuse bloom, which gives off a pleasant sweet aroma. The tubular flowers display beautiful yellow colors that fade to white, from June to October. After pollination, primarily by insects, the fruits will form: small blue and black berries. However, as is typical of honeysuckle, although these berries are a delicacy for certain birds, they are toxic to humans.