Lonicera japonica Halliana

Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ (Hall’s Japanese Honeysuckle) is a vigorous twining vine with a climbing, trailing habit, featuring dark green oval foliage that is often semi-evergreen in mild climates. Highly fragrant tubular flowers open white and age to creamy yellow, giving the plant a two-toned look over a long bloom season from late spring into summer and often beyond.

Type: Vine
Mature Size: 15–30' W × 15–30' H
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Twining, climbing, trailing

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Adaptable, well-drained soils; moderate water, tolerates some drought once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring through summer to frost; extended bloom

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, birds (berries)

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for fences, arbors, trellises, pergolas, and scrambling through large shrubs. It is especially valued for its strong fragrance, rapid coverage, and long flowering season. Because Lonicera japonica is widely considered invasive in many parts of the U.S., it should be used with caution and checked against local guidance before planting.

Care:
Provide sturdy support and prune regularly to control size and spread. Flowers are best in sun to light shade. Cut back hard if needed to renovate older plants, and monitor for unwanted spread by stems or seed. 

Plant type

Vine

Height

15-30'

Width

10-20'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Trellis

Shape

Climbing

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No