Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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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
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
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.
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.
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.