Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' is a selected cultivar of the native honeysuckle, notable for its generous flowering and strong, sweet scent. This deciduous twining climber reaches a height of 4 to 6 metres and wraps around supports with its stems. Flowering from June to September, the blooms emerge cream to pale yellow with occasional reddish hints on the outer petals. After blooming, small red berries may appear, providing food for birds.

The foliage consists of opposite pairs of oval to elliptic, light green leaves. This honeysuckle prefers a location in full sun or partial shade, with its roots in cool, moist, humus-rich soil. It is ideal for training on fences, trellises, or through large shrubs where it can mingle freely.

Maintenance involves light pruning after flowering to shape the plant and remove old wood. Ecologically, 'Graham Thomas' is highly valuable as it attracts numerous pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and offers shelter for small garden wildlife. A wonderful choice for naturalistic plantings and scented borders.