Rhubarb and Custard Honeysuckle flower
Rhubarb and Custard Honeysuckle foliage
Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'
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Rhubarb and Custard Honeysuckle flower
Rhubarb and Custard Honeysuckle foliage
Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'

Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard' Climber

Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard' Climber

Honeysuckle Plant

Climber, 50-70cm, 3L pot

£27.50
£27.50 £27.50
Plant height icon
Final size 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years
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Foliage Green leaves (deciduous)
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Flowers Large scented pink and yellow flowers throughout summer
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Position Full sun
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Soil Moist but well-draining
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Description

Lonicera periclymenum or Honeysuckle 'Rhubarb and Custard' is a more compact form of honeysuckle climbing plant, ideal for smaller gardens or growing in a pot or container. It gets its name from the colours of its two-tone flowers, which are strongly scented and emerge in shades of pink and creamy yellow. In terms of overall size this honeysuckle is compact, but the flowers are large and impressive, growing in clusters throughout summer against its green foliage. It has a long flowering period, so you can expect to enjoy this Lonicera’s blooms from around June to September. Bees love the flowers, so it’s a great option for attracting pollinating insects to the garden, having received RHS Plants for Pollinators status. It can also produce small, bright red berries in late summer through to autumn.

Hardy and fast-growing, we recommend planting Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard' against a sturdy climbing support, such a as a trellis or obelisk, in a full sun position for the best blooms, although it will tolerate partial shade as well. It will be happy in most moist well-draining soils and will reach an approximate height and spread of 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years.

AKA Honeysuckle 'Rhubarb and Custard'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

Product Details

Description

Lonicera periclymenum or Honeysuckle 'Rhubarb and Custard' is a more compact form of honeysuckle climbing plant, ideal for smaller gardens or growing in a pot or container. It gets its name from the colours of...

Lonicera periclymenum or Honeysuckle 'Rhubarb and Custard' is a more compact form of honeysuckle climbing plant, ideal for smaller gardens or growing in a pot or container. It gets its name from the colours of its two-tone flowers, which are strongly scented and emerge in shades of pink and creamy yellow. In terms of overall size this honeysuckle is compact, but the flowers are large and impressive, growing in clusters throughout summer against its green foliage. It has a long flowering period, so you can expect to enjoy this Lonicera’s blooms from around June to September. Bees love the flowers, so it’s a great option for attracting pollinating insects to the garden, having received RHS Plants for Pollinators status. It can also produce small, bright red berries in late summer through to autumn.

Hardy and fast-growing, we recommend planting Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard' against a sturdy climbing support, such a as a trellis or obelisk, in a full sun position for the best blooms, although it will tolerate partial shade as well. It will be happy in most moist well-draining soils and will reach an approximate height and spread of 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years.

AKA Honeysuckle 'Rhubarb and Custard'

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

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