Coral Honeysuckle Vine Live Starter Plant – Lonicera Sempervirens Red Trumpet Hummingbird Garden

Coral Honeysuckle, also known as Trumpet Honeysuckle, is a vigorous, twining vine prized for its clusters of bright coral-red, trumpet-shaped blooms. This native North American species (Lonicera sempervirens) brings a lively, cascading presence to fences, trellises, and arbors, and its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the growing season.

Unlike some invasive honeysuckles, Coral Honeysuckle is well-behaved and adaptable, thriving in a range of garden settings. Its semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage provides structure even when the plant is not in bloom, making it a valuable year-round addition to wildlife gardens, cottage borders, and naturalized areas.

Plant Features

• Produces abundant coral-red to scarlet trumpet flowers over a long season
• Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Twining, climbing habit that works well on trellises, fences, and arbors
• Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates, offering multi-season interest
• Native to North America and generally low-maintenance once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lonicera sempervirens
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially while establishing
• Growth Habit: Twining, climbing vine
• Bloom Season: Spring through summer, often with sporadic rebloom into fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Mature Height: 8–15 feet with support
• Spacing: 3–6 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your Coral Honeysuckle starter in a location with well-drained soil and access to a trellis, fence, or arbor for climbing. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its pot, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season to help roots establish.

Once established, Coral Honeysuckle is relatively drought-tolerant but performs best with regular watering. Prune lightly after the main bloom period to shape the vine and encourage new growth; avoid heavy pruning in late fall if you want to preserve winter greenery. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stem.

What's Included

One live Coral Honeysuckle starter plant (Lonicera sempervirens), ready for planting in your garden.