The Highlights
Common Name: Japanese Honeysuckle ‘Mint Crisp’
Flower Colour: Creamy white maturing to soft yellow, sweetly fragrant
Flowering Period: April to September (summer into early autumn)
Height & Spread: 3–5m high × 1.5–2.5m spread
Foliage: Distinctive green leaves marbled with creamy-white variegation; Evergreen
Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy in most parts of the UK
Position: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Prune after flowering or lightly in early spring to shape
All of our Lonicera plants are supplied in 3L deep pots, trained up 90cm canes, and delivered with at least 50cm of strong, healthy top growth – ready to climb straight into your garden.
Why Choose Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’ for Your Garden?
Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’ is a rarely found, variegated honeysuckle that combines all the charm of traditional honeysuckles with standout foliage and a lovely fragrance. Its marbled leaves of green splashed with cream add interest all season, even before the scented flowers begin to open.
This variety is ideal for brightening shadier corners or adding soft structure to trellises, fences, and pergolas. From early summer, it’s covered in delicate two-tone flowers that begin creamy white and fade to buttery yellow — all with the classic honeysuckle scent.
Perfect for:
Adding variegated colour to shady or dull spots
Training up trellises, arches, or pergolas for summer scent
Planting near patios or pathways to enjoy the evening fragrance
Wildlife-friendly planting — bees and pollinators love the flowers
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using a 24-hour tracked service.
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade. ‘Mint Crisp’ will flower best in sun, but the variegated foliage helps it stand out even in more shaded areas.
Soil
Enjoys moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged ground and mulch in spring to keep roots cool and healthy.
Pruning
Light pruning is all it needs — trim after flowering to tidy or in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Remove any plain green shoots to keep the variegation strong.
Support
Provide a trellis, wire frame, fence or arch for it to climb. It twines naturally, but can be gently tied in when establishing.
The Highlights
Common Name: Japanese Honeysuckle ‘Mint Crisp’
Flower Colour: Creamy white maturing to soft yellow, sweetly fragrant
Flowering Period: April to September (summer into early autumn)
Height & Spread: 3–5m high × 1.5–2.5m spread
Foliage: Distinctive green leaves marbled with creamy-white variegation; Evergreen
Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy in most parts of the UK
Position: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Prune after flowering or lightly in early spring to shape
All of our Lonicera plants are supplied in 3L deep pots, trained up 90cm canes, and delivered with at least 50cm of strong, healthy top growth – ready to climb straight into your garden.
Why Choose Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’ for Your Garden?
Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’ is a rarely found, variegated honeysuckle that combines all the charm of traditional honeysuckles with standout foliage and a lovely fragrance. Its marbled leaves of green splashed with cream add interest all season, even before the scented flowers begin to open.
This variety is ideal for brightening shadier corners or adding soft structure to trellises, fences, and pergolas. From early summer, it’s covered in delicate two-tone flowers that begin creamy white and fade to buttery yellow — all with the classic honeysuckle scent.
Perfect for:
Adding variegated colour to shady or dull spots
Training up trellises, arches, or pergolas for summer scent
Planting near patios or pathways to enjoy the evening fragrance
Wildlife-friendly planting — bees and pollinators love the flowers
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using a 24-hour tracked service.
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade. ‘Mint Crisp’ will flower best in sun, but the variegated foliage helps it stand out even in more shaded areas.
Soil
Enjoys moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged ground and mulch in spring to keep roots cool and healthy.
Pruning
Light pruning is all it needs — trim after flowering to tidy or in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Remove any plain green shoots to keep the variegation strong.
Support
Provide a trellis, wire frame, fence or arch for it to climb. It twines naturally, but can be gently tied in when establishing.
