Lonicera Japonica Hall's Prolific Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera Japonica Hall's Prolific, commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle Hall's Prolific, is an energetic, evergreen to semi-evergreen climber that has been awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. This variety is celebrated for its ability to provide an abundance of beautifully scented flowers across a long season, from late spring through to autumn, making it a reliable choice for covering walls, fences, or trellis with colour and fragrance.

This honeysuckle variety is prized for its sweetly scented, tubular flowers, which open creamy white and mature to a rich yellow. The contrast between the new and older blooms creates a charming two-tone display. Its fragrance is particularly strong in the evenings, making it a favourite for seating areas and patios where its perfume can be appreciated. The dark green foliage is lush and dense, providing year-round coverage in milder climates, though in colder regions it may lose some leaves over winter. Hall’s Prolific is named for its free-flowering habit, producing flowers in profusion for months on end.

Height and Width of Lonicera Japonica Hall's Prolific:
A fast-growing climber, Lonicera Japonica Hall's Prolific can reach a height of 6 to 8 metres with a spread of up to 1.5 metres, depending on its support and growing conditions.

How hardy is Lonicera Japonica Hall's Prolific?
Japanese Honeysuckle Hall's Prolific is hardy throughout most of the UK, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°C. In very cold winters it may lose some leaves but will quickly bounce back in spring. It thrives best in well-drained soil with good moisture retention.

Uses in Garden and/or Landscape:
Hall’s Prolific is perfect for covering walls, fences, arches, or pergolas, where it can quickly establish and provide long-lasting fragrance. It can also be grown through larger shrubs or small trees for a more naturalistic effect. Its evening scent makes it ideal for gardens designed for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding wildlife interest to the garden.

Care Tips:
Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It will tolerate a wide range of soils and aspects, though flowering is best in sunnier positions. Pruning is best carried out in late winter or early spring, cutting back overlong shoots and thinning congested growth to encourage fresh new stems. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and prevents the plant from becoming too woody. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.