Woodbine Plant Care

Woodbine (Lonicera periclymenum) belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family within the Lonicera genus. Woodbine is native to much of Europe, North Africa, Turkey and the Caucasus. Woodbine is also known as Common Honeysuckle, European Honeysuckle.

Woodbine displays a vining, twining shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Woodbine produces fragrant tubular flowers in shades of white, pink, or yellow.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Lonicera periclymenum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Woodbine thrives in full sun to part shade.

Lonicera periclymenum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Woodbine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Woodbine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Woodbine every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Woodbine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to trumpet honeysuckle plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Woodbine is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Woodbine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Woodbine is native to much of Europe, North Africa, Turkey and the Caucasus. In cooler regions, grow Woodbine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.