Plant
Honeysuckle
Shrub
A climbing shrub that twines its way up through hedgerows, pouring out a sweet evening scent from trumpet flowers to draw in moths — and a favourite of the dormouse.
💡 Fun Facts
- Honeysuckle is a climber — it twines round and round other plants' stems to haul itself up towards the light.
- Its curved, trumpet-shaped flowers pour out a sweet scent in the evening to call in night-flying moths.
- Dormice love it — they feast on its flowers and strip its bark to weave their summer nests.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:June to August
- Fruiting:August to October