Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle
Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle
Fragrant Peach-and-Cream Flowers That Hummingbirds Love
Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Peaches and Cream') is a well-behaved climbing honeysuckle that produces clusters of sweetly fragrant, two-tone tubular flowers — soft peach-pink outside, creamy yellow within — from late spring through summer. Hummingbirds and butterflies flock to it, and unlike invasive bush honeysuckles, this is a tidy, non-aggressive ornamental vine. Whether you're scenting an entry arbor in Edina, dressing a fence in Maple Grove, or feeding hummingbirds in Woodbury — Peaches & Cream brings fragrance and color to zone 4b–5a yards.
Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonicera 'Peaches and Cream' |
| Plant Type | Deciduous flowering climbing vine |
| Mature Length | 6–10 feet on a support |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade (6+ hours for the most flowers) |
| Water | Moderate — consistent moisture in well-draining soil |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) |
| Soil | Rich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost |
| Bloom | Fragrant peach-and-cream tubular flowers, late spring through summer (reblooming) |
| Wildlife | Hummingbird and butterfly favorite |
| Habit | Well-behaved and non-invasive, unlike bush honeysuckles |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to zone 4 |
Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle Uses in Minnesota Landscapes
Fragrant arbors and entries
Its sweet scent makes it ideal near a doorway, arbor, or seating area in a Plymouth garden where you'll catch the fragrance.
Trellises and fences
Compact enough for a mailbox post, lamppost, or lattice panel, it twines up thin supports in Eden Prairie.
Hummingbird gardens
The tubular flowers are a hummingbird magnet — pair it with other nectar plants for a pollinator corner.
Best Time to Plant Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle in Minnesota
Spring (late April–May) and early fall (late August–September) are both excellent. Avoid summer heat, and never plant after mid-October — frost-heaving kills new roots.
How to Plant Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle
- Choose a sunny to part-shade spot with a trellis, obelisk, or fence for the vine to twine up.
- Dig wide, not deep; backfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost.
- Water in well and gently tie young stems to start them climbing.
- Mulch 2–3 inches to keep roots cool and moist, kept off the stem.
- Prune lightly after the first flush to shape and encourage rebloom.
Watering Peaches & Cream Honeysuckle in Minnesota
First Year Watering Schedule
- Weeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow
- Month 1–2: Every 3–4 days
- Month 3–6: Weekly; keep evenly moist
- Stop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).
After Year One
Water during dry spells, especially in summer heat. Steady moisture supports repeat bloom.
Is this the invasive honeysuckle?
No — invasive types are the shrubby bush honeysuckles. This is a well-behaved ornamental climbing honeysuckle that stays where you plant it.
How do I keep it blooming all summer?
Give it full sun, steady moisture, and a light shearing after the first flush to encourage repeat flowering.
Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 4. Mulch the crown the first winter or two.
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