Coral Honeysuckle is a vigorous climbing evergreen shrub with blue green foliage and a long bloom season. The abundant trumpet shaped flowers are vibrant coral red with warm yellow throats and bloom from late spring throughout summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Long lasting red berries follow the flowers. Best color in part sun and well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Shrub, Vine |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
10' - 20' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Trellis and Walls, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Butterfly Bush, Echinacea
IMAGES: Photoset by Bruce Kirchoff, Lonicera sempervirens, (1) 05 3324, (2) 01 3320, (3) 03 3322, (4) 08 3327
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
