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Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Red Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Evergreen
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings
I love this native. 2 popped up on our chain-linked fence in the backyard. The first one showed up 2 years ago and a second has just sprouted this year...which means the little one won't bloom til next year. Since it is on the fence I hope the neighbors don't cut it down thinking it is an invasive vine!
On Apr 3, 2007, growth_is_good from Liberty Hill, TX wrote:
Beautifully blooming this year.
Its 3rd year against the fence, partial sun and shade. Took a hard freeze this winter. Bloomed out heartily MARCH APRIL 2007.
6 fingered - Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens
On Jan 30, 2006, raisedbedbob from Valley Lee, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
I have trained 2 plants along a fence in nearly full sun. It blooms heavily in the spring and then sparsely the rest of the season. As Floridian noted, it provides a great stage for hummer viewing. In my experience, one must keep an eye out for aphids on new growth.
On Jan 15, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
My Mom got a start of this from her Grandmother over 30 years ago and we still have it! She knows it as Woodbine Vine. We have it outside our livingroom window, and get the privilege of watching birds build nests and raise their young in it.
On May 14, 2005, CasieMom from Wimberley, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
Gorgeous plant: leaves are silvery-green, blossoms are coral with yellow center, fruit is red. Hummingbirds and butterflies adore these flowers. I have them in full sun, with a heavy pine-bark mulch to help compensate for the thin soil over limestone. The first 2 years, top growth was slow while roots grew. The 3rd year has been spectacular. This is the prettiest honeysuckle I've ever grown; I hope to always have at least one in my garden.
On Aug 13, 2004, psychloman from Brooklyn, NY (Zone 7a) wrote:
I have Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' growing through my lilac bush. It blooms throughout the spring and summer after the lilac. I've had it for a few years and I just added three more; 'Sulphurea', 'Magnifica' and 'Cedar Lane'. This plant is definitely worth growing, it has no faults. It grows demurely, it flowers over a long period and is not at all invasive. It blooms most heavily in the spring and then intermittently thereafter. It adds color and interest to a big clump of lilac long after the lilac has finished blooming.It requires no special care or attention once it has been established.
On May 30, 2004, springlover from Franklin, MI (Zone 6a) wrote:
Here in Southern Michigan it is thriving! It stays evergreen all winter with no mulching and no care!
It only got sporadic sun due to a huge Willow (which had to be removed last year), and now with sun it finally bloomed!
First time in 6 years! Oh I am so glad I planted it!
I cut it way back this spring (late March early April) and it seems to love that. I have it growing on a 4 foot fence between the neighbors and wish I could have a 10 footer! LOL
My plant is yellow, so haven't noticed any Hummers yet...they don't like my yard for some reason.
On May 29, 2004, InDaDirt from Bordentown, NJ wrote:
Unfortunately, I don't have a pic to share yet. Soon though. If this is the same plant, I picked it up last year under the name "Blanche Sandman". I've been growing it in a container for lack of space. Surprisingly, it's been thriving. The Hummingbirds love it. I was worried that the winter would damage it, but there was no reason to worry. It came through like a champ.
On May 2, 2004, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:
Easy to grow and pretty much pest free. Coral Honeysuckle makes a great garden plant here in West KY. It grows quickly, and although it's not supposed to be evergreen this far North, my plant keeps leaves all through the winter. It starts blooming in mid March and will hang on till the first hard freeze...usually in mid November. Hummingbirds love it, and wrens will nest in it. Great for wildlife.
On Apr 1, 2004, ladyannne from Merced, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
We are growing this on an south eastern fence where it is in almost complete shade but it is doing well, goes into bloom in late March. It is behaving like an evergreen in our zone 9.
On Sep 12, 2001, Floridian from Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
Red trumpet shaped flowers with yellow inside. Fruit are scarlet berries. This climbing vine is a favorite of the Ruby Throat Hummingbird. A native plant found in woods, thickets and roadside fences it flowers April through August.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Mesa, Arizona Fayetteville, Arkansas Lamar, Arkansas Morrilton, Arkansas Citrus Heights, California Merced, California Sacramento, California Whittier, California Wilmington, Delaware Altamonte Springs, Florida Bartow, Florida Deltona, Florida Gainesville, Florida Jacksonville, Florida New Port Richey, Florida Oviedo, Florida Palm Bay, Florida Pensacola, Florida Sarasota, Florida Sebastian, Florida Spring Hill, Florida The Villages, Florida Wauchula, Florida Lilburn, Georgia Tennille, Georgia Peoria, Illinois Washington, Illinois Benton, Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky New Orleans, Louisiana Crofton, Maryland Fallston, Maryland Valley Lee, Maryland Franklin, Michigan Carriere, Mississippi Mathiston, Mississippi Bordentown, New Jersey Maplewood, New Jersey Roswell, New Mexico Brooklyn, New York Clayton, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina Hulbert, Oklahoma Hope Valley, Rhode Island Beaufort, South Carolina Bluffton, South Carolina Conway, South Carolina Hardeeville, South Carolina Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Islandton, South Carolina Lexington, South Carolina Rock Hill, South Carolina Amarillo, Texas Arlington, Texas Austin, Texas (2 reports) Bulverde, Texas Conroe, Texas Denton, Texas Dripping Springs, Texas Floresville, Texas Houston, Texas Liberty Hill, Texas Plano, Texas Port Neches, Texas San Antonio, Texas Santa Fe, Texas Shepherd, Texas Spicewood, Texas Wimberley, Texas Stafford, Virginia Puyallup, Washington
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