• Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’
  • Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’
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Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’

Honeysuckle ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’

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3 litre pot

Looking for a climbing plant that ticks all the boxes – fragrance, flowers, and wildlife appeal? Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’ is your golden ticket. With beautifully scented blooms that unfurl throughout the summer and eye-catching red berries later on, this honeysuckle adds cottage-garden charm wherever it grows. Low-fuss and high-reward, it’s perfect for brightening up fences and pergolas while delighting the bees.
  • Highly scented
  • Wildlife friendly
  • Seasonal berries
  • Low maintenance

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    June, July, August, September

  • Soil type

    Well-drained, fertile soil

Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you're after a climber that delivers both scent and style, this honeysuckle is hard to beat. It’s a garden classic for a reason – easy to grow, bursting with pollinator-friendly blooms, and it just keeps giving. With creamy flowers that smell divine and vibrant red berries later on, ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’ turns heads across multiple seasons.

  • About this plant

    A classic and much-loved honeysuckle, Lonicera periclymenum ‘Graham Stuart Thomas’ is a vigorous, deciduous climber that produces highly fragrant, tubular flowers in shades of creamy yellow flushed with pink and purple. Blooming over a long period from late spring into summer, this cultivar is perfect for covering fences, arches or trellises. Its nectar-rich flowers are especially attractive to bees and butterflies, and red berries follow in autumn, adding further seasonal interest.

  • Key features

    • Fragrant summer flowers
    • Attracts pollinators
    • Fast-growing climber
    • Decorative berries in autumn

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 400–600cm | Spread: 150–200cm

  • Growth
    habit

    A twining, woody climber that scrambles elegantly through supports or nearby plants.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for walls, fences, or climbing over arches and pergolas

Planting guide

Plant near a support structure like a trellis, pergola or wall. Ensure roots are in cool, moist soil while the top enjoys sunlight. Water well after planting and during dry spells.

Care tips

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Provide a structure to climb. Prune after flowering to control growth. Watch for aphids and mildew.

Winter care

Prune back lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Mulch around the base in colder regions to protect the roots.