Lonicera sempervirens ~ Coral Honeysuckle

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.   Type:  Shrub, Vine Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height:  10' - 20' Spread:  3’ - 6' Spacing:  5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall, Year-Round 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) 08 332