Japanese Honeysuckle


Photo: © immij pty ltd		Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Climbing and Ground Cover Plants Victoria Region

	This semi-deciduous scrambling or climbing shrub will grow to 8 m high. It has profuse tube-like, fragrant and nectar filled flowers through summer aging from white to yellow. Small shiny black berries follow the flowers in autumn.

HOW IT SPREADS The seeds are dispersed by water and birds. The stems root down where they touch the ground forming new shoots. It is also dumped on bushland and roadside edges. It was once frequently cultivated in gardens, however, the common honeysuckle is now a serious weed of moist conservation areas.

Alternative Plants


Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Banksia Rose Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	This climbing rose produces long slender twining canes with masses of tiny, double, yellow flowers in spring. It is one of the most popular climbing roses because of the beautiful spring blooms and absence of thorns. Flowers best in full-sun. This species is drought hardy and frost tolerant.

Photo: © immij pty ltd		Chinese Star Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	This evergreen twining climber from China has dark, glossy foliage and masses of small, highly fragrant starry-white flowers in summer. Initially it can be slow-growing, however becomes vigorous with age. Variegated leaf forms 'Tricolor' and 'Variegatum' are also available.

Photo: Alameda Homestead Nursery		Clematis Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	A popular Clematis variety with dark purple, slightly nodding flowers approximately 9-11 cm in diameter. Flowers are produced in amazing numbers from midsummer through autumn. This Clematis will grow in full-sun to partial shade to a height of 4.0 m. Ask your garden centre for other recommended Clematis varieties.