Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'

Hall's Honeysuckle

Vine

This old-fashioned, evergreen vine has a vigorous growth habit, twining around everything. They can cover up to 1,200 square feet or more. It can become deciduous in frosty winter areas.

Temperature

Hardy to 28F

Water requirements

Accepts a wide range from occasional to moderate to ample. Best with occasional root-zone soaking. Tolerates long periods of drought and neglect but looks mangy and sections will die out. Comes back quickly when watered.

Sun

Open shade to part, full or reflected sun. Revels in heat.

Soil

Tolerant.

Maintenance

Periodic to thin, groom and control.

Disadvantages

Mature plants become woody underneath and need to be cut back. Runners spread, reroot and can be invasive. Difficult to eradicate once established.

Bloom

Creamy white fragrant blooms appear in mid spring.

Uses

Erosion control on banks, fast shade or screening on trellises, fences, arbors or porches.

Origin

Native of east Asia. Member of the Caprifoliaceae family.

Themes

Woodsy, Informal, Subtropical, Oriental, Fragrant, Bird.

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