Lonicera similis var. Delavayi
The Highlights
Common name: Delavay Honeysuckle
Flower Colour: Creamy white fading to soft yellow
Flowering Period: July to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates
Fragrance: Strong sweet fragrance
Height & Spread: 5–7m × 1.5–2.5m (16–23ft × 5–8ft)
Hardiness:Fully hardy (H5 – down to -15°C to -10°C)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
Wildlife Friendly: ✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Why Choose Lonicera similis var. delayai for Your Garden?
This honeysuckle variety combines ornamental beauty with robust performance, making it ideal for training up trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas. Unlike some of its more rampant relatives, Lonicera delavayi is well-behaved and manageable, while still offering lush green coverage and an extended flowering season.
Reasons to Grow Delavay Honeysuckle:
Sweetly scented flowers from summer into autumn
Creamy white blooms age to yellow for a two-tone display
Semi-evergreen foliage offers year-round presence
Hardy and easy to grow in most garden conditions
Ideal for wildlife gardens – supports pollinators and provides shelter
Excellent vertical interest for walls, fences, pergolas, and obelisks
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Light & Position
Thrives in full sun or partial shade. For the best scent and flower production, a sunny, sheltered spot is ideal.
Soil Requirements
Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including chalk, loam, and clay, as long as drainage is adequate.
Support & Growth
As a twining climber, it needs a structure to grow on—such as a trellis, fence, arch, or obelisk. Tie in young stems to train it early on and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Maintenance
Low maintenance overall. After flowering, prune back flowered shoots and remove any weak or tangled growth. This helps promote fresh growth and continued flowering into the following season.
The Highlights
Common name: Delavay Honeysuckle
Flower Colour: Creamy white fading to soft yellow
Flowering Period: July to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates
Fragrance: Strong sweet fragrance
Height & Spread: 5–7m × 1.5–2.5m (16–23ft × 5–8ft)
Hardiness:Fully hardy (H5 – down to -15°C to -10°C)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
Wildlife Friendly: ✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Why Choose Lonicera similis var. delayai for Your Garden?
This honeysuckle variety combines ornamental beauty with robust performance, making it ideal for training up trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas. Unlike some of its more rampant relatives, Lonicera delavayi is well-behaved and manageable, while still offering lush green coverage and an extended flowering season.
Reasons to Grow Delavay Honeysuckle:
Sweetly scented flowers from summer into autumn
Creamy white blooms age to yellow for a two-tone display
Semi-evergreen foliage offers year-round presence
Hardy and easy to grow in most garden conditions
Ideal for wildlife gardens – supports pollinators and provides shelter
Excellent vertical interest for walls, fences, pergolas, and obelisks
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Light & Position
Thrives in full sun or partial shade. For the best scent and flower production, a sunny, sheltered spot is ideal.
Soil Requirements
Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including chalk, loam, and clay, as long as drainage is adequate.
Support & Growth
As a twining climber, it needs a structure to grow on—such as a trellis, fence, arch, or obelisk. Tie in young stems to train it early on and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Maintenance
Low maintenance overall. After flowering, prune back flowered shoots and remove any weak or tangled growth. This helps promote fresh growth and continued flowering into the following season.
The Highlights
Common name: Delavay Honeysuckle
Flower Colour: Creamy white fading to soft yellow
Flowering Period: July to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates
Fragrance: Strong sweet fragrance
Height & Spread: 5–7m × 1.5–2.5m (16–23ft × 5–8ft)
Hardiness:Fully hardy (H5 – down to -15°C to -10°C)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
Wildlife Friendly: ✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Why Choose Lonicera similis var. delayai for Your Garden?
This honeysuckle variety combines ornamental beauty with robust performance, making it ideal for training up trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas. Unlike some of its more rampant relatives, Lonicera delavayi is well-behaved and manageable, while still offering lush green coverage and an extended flowering season.
Reasons to Grow Delavay Honeysuckle:
Sweetly scented flowers from summer into autumn
Creamy white blooms age to yellow for a two-tone display
Semi-evergreen foliage offers year-round presence
Hardy and easy to grow in most garden conditions
Ideal for wildlife gardens – supports pollinators and provides shelter
Excellent vertical interest for walls, fences, pergolas, and obelisks
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Light & Position
Thrives in full sun or partial shade. For the best scent and flower production, a sunny, sheltered spot is ideal.
Soil Requirements
Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including chalk, loam, and clay, as long as drainage is adequate.
Support & Growth
As a twining climber, it needs a structure to grow on—such as a trellis, fence, arch, or obelisk. Tie in young stems to train it early on and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Maintenance
Low maintenance overall. After flowering, prune back flowered shoots and remove any weak or tangled growth. This helps promote fresh growth and continued flowering into the following season.
