Honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens - Plant

It is grown as an ornamental for its attractive flowers. The plant is evergreen in warmer and deciduous in colder climates. This floriferous honeysuckle has a very long bloom time and fragrant flowers. Large, non-fragrant, narrow, trumpet-shaped flowers are scarlet to orangish red on the outside and yellowish inside. It produces bright red berries.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Coral honeysuckle, trumpet honeysuckle, or scarlet honeysuckle
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 15 feet
• Flower Colour: Red
• Bloom Time: Mid-spring to late summer
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Pruning is usually not needed, but may be trimmed after flowering. Arrange and tie the stems onto the support. Water in well and keep well watered during the first year.

Honeysuckle care

It can be planted at any time of year as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Plant in sun or partial shade, will thrive in humus rich soil that is moist but well draining. Keep watered during dry spells, mulch with well rotted organic matter.

• Sunlight: Full sun. It can tolerate partial shade.
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Well-drained
• Temperature: 18 to 30 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer.

Honeysuckle special feature
Flowers. It attracts birds.
Honeysuckle uses

• Ornamental Use: It is a wonderful addition to summer gardens, especially when trained up a trellis or fence