SKU: CORALON3
Lonicera sempervirens | Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle Family
a.k.a. Trumpet Honeysuckle, Mailbox Honeysuckle
Enjoy CORAL HONEYSUCKLE vines for their...
. showy, tubular coral red spring to summer flowers
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> -30°F
. nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds
. attractive, semi-evergreen to deciduous blue-green foliage >>> deer resistant
. reddish-orange autumn fruit >>> choice for wildlife habitats
. fast + vigorous growth >>> twining woody habit to 10-25'
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant + non-invasive
. garden versatility >>> arbors + trellises + fence covers + porch rails + mailboxes + lampposts
USDA hardiness zones: 4-9 | Sunset hardiness zones: 3-24 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained
GROWING TIPS: Plant a bit higher to ensure adequate drainage. Prune after flowering. Fertilize in early spring.
ORIGIN: North America - New York to Florida and west to Texas | The genus Lonicera was named by Linnaeus in honor of Adam Lonitzer (1528-1586), a German naturalist and physician. Coral Honeysuckle was used medicinally by Native American Indians.
Plant shipping size: Premium Three Gallon - #3 nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
Note: This plant requires a 12" x 12" x 48" box size to ship (UPS dimensional weight = 36 lbs.)