Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is an exquisite plant that impresses with its fragrant, tubular flowers and evergreen foliage. This beautiful flower not only adds to the decorative appeal of any garden, but is also a valuable herb with many time-honoured health benefits. As well as being a wonderful addition to garden landscapes, honeysuckle attracts bees and butterflies with its sweet nectar, helping to pollinate other plants.

What does the honeysuckle plant look like?

Honeysuckles are a genus of cover crops that include over 180 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs. It can also be a climbing plant, forming beautiful green lianas, canopies with elegant flowers. As color they can be:

• Creamy white - one of the most common, with a delicate fragrance.
• Pink and red - add color and charm to the garden.
• Blue and black - rare, but extremely showy.

Flowering lasts from late spring to late summer, preferring sunny spots or partial shade. In winter it is best to provide it with a good shelter to protect it from cold winds. It is also not advisable to water during this period.

Growing - How to care for it?

Growing honeysuckle is easy and suitable for both novice gardeners and experienced enthusiasts. It prefers:

• Sunny or semi-shaded locations - grows well in a variety of conditions.
• Well-drained soil - likes moderate moisture but does not tolerate water retention.
• Regular watering - especially in the first years after planting and during flowering periods.
• Pruning - stimulates flowering and density and forms beautiful green arches.

Benefits and medicinal properties of honeysuckle

In addition to its ornamental value, honeysuckle is known as an herb with powerful medicinal properties. In traditional medicine it is used for:

• Strengthening the immune system - it has antimicrobial properties, making it particularly effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Relieves symptoms of colds, flu and respiratory infections. It is also rich in antioxidants and is excellent at fighting free radicals in the body.
• Relieve inflammation - It has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the compound quercetin contained in it. It finds use as a remedy for conditions of arthritis and joint pain.
• Helps digestion and detoxification - Relieves gastrointestinal discomfort, indigestion and helps cleanse the body.
• Aromatherapy and perfumery - Its sweet aroma calms the mind and reduces stress.

The essential oil obtained from this plant is often used in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy due to its antibacterial and soothing properties.

Honeysuckle - How to order it and why choose it?

If you want to add this amazing plant to your garden, you can find it with us at the affordable price of £35. Whether you are looking for it for its ornamental qualities or medicinal benefits, honeysuckle will enchant you with its fragrance and beauty.

Order today and bring natural elegance and freshness to your garden!