Common honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’) lon-ISS-er-ah pair-ih-KLY-men-um Genus:  Lonicera This variegated deciduous vine has two shades of green at the center of the leaf and creamy white margins. Leaves brighten to hot pink in the fall. Pink buds and pastel pink and cream flowers are sweetly scented. Care:  Travels by twining and needs to be tied to a vertical stake at planting time and to its support as it grows. Propagation:  Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Problems:  Aphids, leaf roller, scale insects, dieback, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and blights.

Overview

Height 15 ft. to 30 ft. Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Characteristics Fragrant Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Pink, White Uses Trellis Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Vines