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Early Dutch honeysuckle (1 of 2)
The first honeysuckle, as found, 6 Oct 2026

Early Dutch honeysuckle (1 of 2)

Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica'

One of two honeysuckles from the nursery's old stock: a thicket of bare stems on a cane with a few green leaves at the tips. Destined for The Ned Hurdle(s).

Common name
Early Dutch honeysuckle (1 of 2)
Section
Trees & shrubs
Spot
Patio (for now)
Soil
Nursery compost
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Plant out

Planted at the foot of The Ned Hurdle(s) and trained over them.

From
A local nursery (old stock), Oct 2026
Age
About 3 years (best guess)
Next repot
None planned: going in the ground by the hurdles
Edible
❌ No: the red berries are not for eating, by people or pets.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £14 (estimate; £12–£25 range)
Did you know?

The scent gets stronger at dusk, which is when the moths that pollinate it are out.

RHS guide

Care & updates

What to expect
Twining stems to several metres. Scented flowers in early summer, sometimes a second flush later, then red berries. Flowers May–Aug.
  1. Observation

    Found behind a bigger job, where it had sat since coming home with the spruce.

  2. Observation

    Nursery old stock: mostly bare stems, in leaf at the tips.

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