Candy Swirl Honeysuckle

Candy Swirl Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Candy Swirl')

Candy Swirl Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Candy Swirl') is a striking deciduous vine known for its swirling bi-color blooms in soft pink and buttery yellow tones. Offering sweet fragrance and a long blooming season, this twining honeysuckle adds charm and vertical color to fences, arbors, and trellises. Its vibrant floral display and pollinator-friendly nature make it a garden favorite for both beauty and ecological value.

Distinctive Features

'Candy Swirl' produces clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in blended shades of rose-pink and creamy yellow, opening in succession from late spring through summer. The blooms are followed by small red berries, which add late-season interest. Its lush green foliage serves as a dense backdrop for the flowers, and the vine can reach up to 10 to 15 feet with support. The overall effect is a dynamic, candy-colored focal point throughout the growing season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Water: Moderate; water during prolonged dry spells
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Vibrant multi-toned blooms create a showy vertical accent
• Trellises and Arbors: Easily twines to create a wall of color and scent
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
• Fence Coverage: Softens structures and adds seasonal appeal
• Cottage Gardens: Contributes to a whimsical, romantic aesthetic

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist, especially while establishing
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to manage size and shape
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to support growth
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and prevent weeds
• Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and disease resistant

Why Choose Candy Swirl Honeysuckle?

• Eye-Catching Color: Bi-colored blooms bring dynamic interest to any garden
• Extended Bloom Season: Flowers from late spring into summer
• Wildlife Attraction: Provides nectar for hummingbirds and pollinators
• Fast-Growing Vine: Quickly creates coverage on vertical structures
• Focal Point: A colorful, fragrant choice for vertical garden accents

Lonicera 'Candy Swirl' delivers a blend of cheerful color, sweet fragrance, and garden-friendly growth. Whether used to brighten a fence line or frame a garden arch, it brings movement, scent, and pollinator activity to the landscape.