Lonicera americana
Care, watering, light and tips for Lonicera americana on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Lonicera americana
Lonicera americana, known in German as Italienisches Geißblatt, is a beautiful deciduous or semi-evergreen climbing plant belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Its fragrant, tubular flowers, often creamy to yellow with reddish tints, are very attractive to pollinators and bloom from late spring to summer. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, adding a romantic touch and a delightful scent to the garden.
Native range
Southeast Europe and Asia Minor
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade locations, where its flowers will be more abundant. Watering should be regular during growth and flowering periods, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic to neutral soil is ideal for its development. Avoid excessive pruning in winter, as it can reduce the following season's bloom; it's best to prune lightly after flowering.
How to save a dying Lonicera americana
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves; no flowering; slow or stopped growth.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not waterlogged soil), prune dry branches, and ensure it has climbing support.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or total lack of water during drought; intense direct sun without partial shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and there are green shoots, it can recover with care.