LONICERA periclymenum 'Belgica'

Deciduous - paired, oval, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - reddish purple

Striped, Veined or Multicoloured

Yellow

Height - 7m (23ft)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - vigorous, woody, twining climber. Flowers to 5cm (2in) long in terminal whorls, cartwheel-shaped. Red berries are produced in autumn.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - form of native honeysuckle. Wildlife plant - insects. Berries for birds and small mammals if not pruned

Pests & Diseases - aphids.

Place of origin - garden origin.

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11 - best pruned back to strong growth immediately after flowering

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich

Wildlife - Bee friendly -

Bird friendly

Rabbit Resistant