Common honeysuckle and Trumpet vine are often considered for the same spot in the garden (screening, flowers, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Lonicera periclymenum 5 m × 2 m after 10 years
A twining deciduous climber whose cream, yellow and purple-red flowers open from early summer into autumn and smell strongest in the evening, so it is…
Campsis radicans 7 m × 3 m after 10 years
A very vigorous deciduous climber that clings to walls, fences and tree trunks with aerial roots and carries clusters of orange-red trumpet flowers…
Trumpet vine tolerates drought better than Common honeysuckle.
Common honeysuckle needs less care than Trumpet vine.
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Feature
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Common honeysuckle
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Trumpet vine
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Climber | Climber |
| Size after 10 years | 5 m × 2 m | 7 m × 3 m |
| Ultimate size | 3–7 m × 1–3 m | 7.6–12 m × 1.5–4 m |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | June–September, white, yellow, red | June–September, orange, red |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | High |
| Planting distance | 100 cm | 250 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | no data |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | no data |
| For children | Mildly toxic | Mildly toxic |
| Typical price | approx. €17 | approx. €16 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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