The Honeysuckle plant

We have both the Lonicera Japonica and Lonicera Periclymenum Serotina honeysuckle plants in our garden.  They have been in bloom since the end of May 2025. The yellow honey suckle (Japonica), is very aromatic. On June 16th 1906, Edith wrote,

‘The roses and honeysuckle are full of  bud, but they are late in bloom this year owing to the long spell of cold weather.’

We have had a dry and sometimes warm spring here hence the early flowers on this plant. 

‘The Victorians believed that growing honeysuckle near the home or in an arch over the front door would attract love, luck and wealth. It was also believed that this plant would protect the house and garden from negative spirits.’  I wonder if that’s regardless of whether in bloom or not as it’s a deciduous plant!

The background frame is based on an e-processed blue brolly fabric