Garden

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

A fragrant climbing honeysuckle whose flowers change from white to buff yellow.

Care notes by theboxerge Updated October 15, 2026

About this plant

A twining honeysuckle with flowers that change from creamy white to yellow. Its long stems can cover a substantial support, so choose it for a trellis or boundary where growth can be guided and reached for pruning.

Care at a glance

Light: Partial shade or full sun.
Watering: Keep the root zone moist in dry weather, particularly while establishing.
Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Plan your care

Install the trellis or wires before planting. Guide young stems across the support instead of letting all growth collect at the top; check ties as stems thicken.

The roots need moisture even when the flowers are in sun. If a wall shelters the soil from rain, inspect the ground rather than assuming rainfall has watered it. Prune after flowering to keep the framework accessible and remove unwanted growth.

Growing tips

The red berries are ornamental and should not be eaten. Leave room around the support for inspection and maintenance rather than planting directly across a doorway.