Vine
Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
CoralLonicera sempervirensCedar LaneLonicera sempervirensPurpleLonicera sempervirens
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
2 galFrom$14.95
#5MonroviaFrom$99.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size10-20 feet long (climbing vine) × 3-6 feet
About Coral Honeysuckle
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a native evergreen twining vine of the eastern US, bearing slender, unscented tubular flowers in vivid coral-red to orange with yellow interiors. Unlike the invasive Japanese honeysuckle, this well-behaved native is a favorite of hummingbirds and produces small red berries for birds in fall. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Orange, Red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Grows best in full sun for maximum flowering; tolerates part sun though blooms will be reduced. Full sun also helps prevent the fungal issues that can arise in humid NE Florida conditions.
Water
Moderate water needs; tolerates brief drought once established on most Florida soils. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites — excessive moisture encourages root rot. No supplemental irrigation usually needed after the first season.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and average garden soils with good drainage. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release formula; over-fertilizing promotes excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.
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Common questions
Is Coral Honeysuckle a good plant for St. Augustine?
Coral Honeysuckle is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 10-20 feet long (climbing vine) × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.