Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

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Vigorous deciduous vine with tubular red-orange flowers attracting hummingbirds. Native to eastern North America, highly drought-tolerant once established.
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Plant Details

Common Name Coral Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Species Sempervirens
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Tubular red-orange flowers appear late spring to early summer.
Leaf Color Emerald green, yellowing in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, adaptable to various pH levels

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Watering

Water regularly until established, then drought-tolerant. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before blooming.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape, remove dead wood in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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