Lonicera sempervirens
Coral Honeysuckle
Description
This beautiful, semi-evergreen vine twines and twists quickly around fences, trellis, arbors, etc. It can reach 10'-20' easily. Hummingbirds are attracted to the trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors depending on the cultivar.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Gold, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.