Lonicera periclymenum 'Scentsation'

Scentsation Honeysuckle

Intensely fragrant honeysuckle vine that blooms spring through fall

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Scentsation HoneysuckleUSDA zones5-9
USDA zones
5-9
Mature height
13-26 ft as a climbing vine
Sun
full sun to part shade
Bloom time
late spring through summer

About Scentsation Honeysuckle

Scentsation Honeysuckle is an award-winning vine bred to be the well-mannered, non-invasive cousin of wild Japanese honeysuckle. Prized for intensely fragrant cream-and-gold blooms that flower continuously from late spring into fall, it's a fast-growing yet low-maintenance choice for gardeners in zones 5-9 seeking season-long fragrance and beauty on trellises and arbors.

This guide covers everything you need to grow Scentsation Honeysuckle successfully in your garden. From planting and choosing the right support structure through watering, pruning, and seasonal care, we'll walk you step-by-step through successful establishment. You'll also find practical solutions for common pests and diseases, plus tips on selecting and sourcing quality plants.

Why gardeners choose Scentsation Honeysuckle

  • Fragrant golden flowers into fall
  • Creamy flowers aging to gold
  • Climbs 13-26 feet up a trellis
  • Cold-hardy to zone 5 in the garden
  • Deer-resistant climbing vine
  • Full sun or part shade, both fine
  • Narrow 2-3 ft spread for posts
Scentsation Honeysuckle with cream and pink flowers climbing a single stem in a black pot along a nursery path.
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  • Reaches 13-26 feet on a trellis or arbor with proper support
  • Fragrant golden flowers from late spring through fall with reblooming
  • Deer-resistant, cold-hardy to zone 5, thrives in full sun or part shade
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Quick facts

USDA zones5-9
Mature height13-26 ft as a climbing vine (trained on support)
Mature widthabout 2-3 ft spread, wider if left to sprawl without support
Sunfull sun to part shade; best flowering and fragrance in full sun, tolerates afternoon shade in hot climates
Wateraverage, consistent moisture; regular watering while establishing, then medium water needs
Bloom timelate spring through summer, with reblooming into fall in many climates
Bloom colorcreamy yellow flushed with pink/purple in bud, aging to gold
Growth ratefast, roughly 1-2 ft of new twining growth per year once established
Deer resistancegenerally good/resistant, though not absolute in high-pressure areas
Plant typedeciduous to semi-evergreen (in mild climates) twining vine

Growing guides

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A long row of young Scentsation Honeysuckle plants tied to bamboo canes in black pots beside a plastic greenhouse.
Core guide

Scentsation Honeysuckle Buying Guide: Container Sizes to Know

Compares quart, #1, and #3 containers, noting first-year blooms

Green and bronze new leaves of Scentsation Honeysuckle twining around a weathered wooden post in a rocky yard.
Plant specific

Scentsation Honeysuckle Is a Vine, Not a Shrub Honeysuckle

A twining vine, not a shrub, so read the tag and add a trellis

A gray-haired gardener in a waxed jacket kneels to firm soil around a young Scentsation Honeysuckle beside a wooden trellis.
Core guide

How to Plant Scentsation Honeysuckle for Fast, Fragrant Growth

Spacing, timing, soil prep, and a support setup for fast vine growth

Bare brown stems of a leafless Scentsation Honeysuckle sprawl across a weathered fence near a gravel bed and a house.
Core guide

Scentsation Honeysuckle Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Planting, sunlight, watering, pruning, and pest management in one reference

A tall Scentsation Honeysuckle vine covered in yellow flowers climbs the corner of a red brick house above a leafy border.
Core guide

How Big Does Scentsation Honeysuckle Get and How Fast?

How tall it climbs, how wide it spreads, and how fast it fills out

Winter-bare Scentsation Honeysuckle tendrils loop across a plank fence above dark mulch and a mossy stone path.
Core guide

Scentsation Honeysuckle Hardiness Zones: Where Does It Grow?

Cold hardiness tips and care by zone for USDA zones 5 to 9

Scentsation Honeysuckle questions

Is Scentsation Honeysuckle invasive like other honeysuckles?

It's marketed as a non-invasive, well-behaved selection bred as an alternative to the truly invasive Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), though gardeners in some regions should still check local invasive plant guidance.

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, it's a twining vine and needs a fence, trellis, arbor, or similar support to climb; without one it will sprawl as a loose groundcover.

How fragrant is it really?

It's known for a strong, sweet fragrance that intensifies in the evening, making it popular near patios, porches, and entryways.

Does it bloom all summer?

It reblooms in flushes from late spring through summer and often into fall, rather than flowering just once.

Will it come back every year?

Yes, it's a hardy perennial vine in USDA zones 5-9, dying back to woody stems and resprouting/reblooming each year.

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