Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Care, watering, light and tips for Trumpet honeysuckle on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Trumpet honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens, commonly known as Trumpet Honeysuckle or Coral Honeysuckle, is a vigorous semi-evergreen to evergreen vine native to eastern North America. It is characterized by its attractive, tubular, orange-red or scarlet flowers, which are highly attractive to hummingbirds, and its blue-green foliage. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, adding a vibrant splash of color and attracting wildlife to any garden.
Native range
Southeastern United States
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun for optimal flowering, though it can tolerate some partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter, maintaining consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in its first year of establishment. A common mistake is failing to provide adequate support for it to climb, which can limit its growth and bloom production.
How to save a dying Trumpet honeysuckle
- Warning signs
- Yellowing leaves or brown spots, sparse or no flowering, weak or dry stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage, water only when soil is dry. Prune damaged stems and provide good support.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or lack of direct sunlight for flowering.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and conditions are corrected.