Variegated Honeysuckle Vine – Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’ Live Plant | Fragrant Climbing Vine | Cream & Green Foliage | Patio & Garden Trellis Plant
Add beauty and fragrance to your garden with the Variegated Japanese Honeysuckle ‘Mint Crisp’ (斑入りスイカズラ), a unique climbing vine prized for its striking foliage and sweetly scented blooms. This variety features mint-green leaves edged in creamy white, providing visual interest throughout the growing season. In late spring through summer, it produces clusters of delicate white flowers that mature to soft yellow, releasing a pleasant fragrance that attracts bees and butterflies. Vigorous and easy to grow, this hardy vine is perfect for covering fences, trellises, pergolas, or arbors, making it both a decorative and functional addition to any outdoor space. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mint Crisp honeysuckle plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted vine
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Variegated foliage variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Variegated Honeysuckle, Mint Crisp Honeysuckle
Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica ‘Mint Crisp’
Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering vine
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Length: 10–20 feet (with support)
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes (with support)
Pollination: Not required; attracts pollinators
💡 Care Tip: Provide a trellis or support structure for climbing. Prune regularly to control growth and shape, as this vine can be vigorous. Trim after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.