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trumpet honeysuckle [2]

Lonicera sempervirens

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: coral honeysuckle

About this plant

A medium-sized, twining evergreen climber with blue-green leaves, the uppermost perfoliate. Flowers to 5cm in length, orange-red outside, yellow within, followed by red berries

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years