Coral Honeysuckle plant profile
Lonicera sempervirens
A perennial ornamental for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Coral Honeysuckle
Coral honeysuckle is a twining native vine that flowers in mid to late spring (NC State: March to July) with red trumpet-shaped blooms hummingbirds love. Plant it in spring or fall on a trellis, arbor, or fence; it flowers on new growth, so prune only after flowering.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Coral Honeysuckle in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: leaf spot.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lonicera sempervirens (Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.