Vine
Honeysuckle, Trumpet
Lonicera sempervirens
Features
Clusters of tubular flowers in shades of yellow-orange, orange and red. Flowers are not fragrant. Waxy, blue-green leaves in summer.
Culture
Full sun to shade. Moist, well drained soils are best, but hsi vine is fairly drought tolerant.
Cultivars
- 'Alabama Crimson' has red flowers.
- 'Blanche Sandman' has orange red flowers and will rebloom. It shows good resistance to leaf diseases.
- 'John Clayton' bears yellow flowers and will rebloom. Good production of red berries. Resistant to leaf diseases.
- 'Magnifica' has large, bright red flowers with yellow inside.
- 'Sulphurea' bears bright yellow flowers
Mature Height
10-20 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Orange
Red
White
Bloom Season
June - July
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Method of Attachment
Twining
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Aphids are a common problem and leafs spot diseases can occur.
Additional Notes
This vine is woody and deciduous.
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