HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera periclymenum

Gwyddfyd

A perennial deciduous climbing shrub, found in woodlands, hedges and scrubby areas. Highly fragrant cream and red tinged flowers are produced in the summer, followed by red juicy-looking berries.

Hugely valuable to wildlife, particularly bees and nocturnal insects, when the fragrance of the flowers is at its strongest. The ripe berries are a feast for the birds in the autumn.

A species in decline.

Height: 4-8m

Flowers: June to September

Colour: Cream and red