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Add Lasting Colour & Fragrance with Honeysuckle 'Graham Thomas'

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas', a celebrated British honeysuckle cultivar, brings a delightful blend of beauty and resilience to your garden. This perennial climber produces clusters of large white flowers that transition gracefully into soft buttery yellow as they mature, creating an evolving display from midsummer through early autumn.

• Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
• Mature Size: Reaches up to 6m (20ft) when fully established
• Growth Habit: Twining climber; ideal for training over arches, pergolas, trellises, or along fences and walls
• Bloom Time: July–September; ensures vibrant colour and sweet fragrance when other plants have faded
• Fragrance: Renowned for its strong, sweet scent—perfect for evening enjoyment

Planting & Growing Guide

• Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade; flowers best in sunny spots but tolerates light shade
• Soil: Grows well in moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils (pH 6–7.5)
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (RHS H6); suitable for USDA zones 4–8
• Watering: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for vigorous growth and abundant blooms
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth; remove dead or weak stems as needed

Clever Garden Uses & Companion Ideas

• Create privacy screens or living walls by planting along trellises or fences.
• Add romance by pairing with climbing roses or clematis for continuous seasonal interest.
• Suits cottage gardens, wildlife borders, or as a fragrant entrance feature near patios and doorways.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Honeysuckle 'Graham Thomas'?
  The best time to plant is during autumn or early spring when the soil is moist and workable.
• How fast does this honeysuckle grow?
  'Graham Thomas' is a vigorous climber that can grow up to 60cm (2ft) per year under ideal conditions.
• What maintenance does it require?
  This honeysuckle needs minimal pruning—just trim after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead stems. Water during dry spells in the first year.