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Coral Honeysuckle Plant - Lonicera Sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle, lonicera sempervirens is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, rosy, reddish tubular flowers and green foliage. These features make it a highly sought-after shrub.

lonicera sempervirens plants are highly fragrant and densely branched, deciduous shrubs that can grow up to 12 feet long. When the stems are still young, they often appear light brown and slightly hairy. However, they'll grow out of this phase and produce peeling shaggy bark. Of course, you won't see their bark once these shrubs grow, as they'll be covered by greenery and gorgeous rose flowers.

Coral Honeysuckle Has Stunning Flowers

These irregular flowers grow in pairs and come forth on almost all first-year branches. They're known for being colored like their namesake, but they'll occasionally be white or rosy. Regardless of their exact color, it is known to be a fragrant flower that will enhance your enjoyment. They have two lips and will grow up to an inch long. The bottom lip will be slightly more significant than the top, providing visual interest.

Coral Honeysuckle Has Exotic Leaves

They have opposite leaves that will grow up to 2-1/2 inches long. They will either be oblong or more egg-shaped, primarily smooth and hairless. The vines widest point is the middle section. At their base, they can resemble a heart shape; then, they'll become pointed or blunt at the tip. They do not have any teeth on the edges, which helps complete their smooth appearance.

There will be orange to red berries that appear later in the season. Each of these will also come in pairs, containing several seeds each. This fruit attracts a wide variety of birds. Because of this, the plant can widely spread its seeds without having to do a single thing!

Create A Wildlife Hotel With This Stunning Shrub

Birds are attracted to it, but that's just the beginning. Due to how much nectar they produce, they'll also attract the Elephant Hawkmoth, who will catch the bats' attention. When new shoots appear, they'll bring in the blackfly, leading to even more birds. Additionally, squirrels love to eat their berries. Therefore, if you've been looking for a gorgeous plant that smells wonderful and will bring in all types of wildlife, you've found it!

How do you take care of this plant?

Plant it in well-drained soils and water it during dry weather. Trim it after it has bloomed to keep its size contained and stimulate the growth of new blooms; use a balanced natural fertilizer when the plants are budding in the early spring.

Does it like direct sunlight?

It thrives in full sunlight, so to stun visitors with a burst of bright colors, ensure the plants are exposed to bright sunlight. Nevertheless, it is partially shade-tolerant, though depending on its lack of direct sunlight, it can have more limited flowering. 

Can you take cuttings from it? 

Yes, it grows nicely from cuttings. You can collect semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and trim them to carry a few leaves each; the soil should be well drained in order to encourage root formation. 

Can I root them in water? 

Even though it can be propagated in water, this is perhaps one of the most risky techniques. Sprouting in damp soil or a propagation mix normally produces better germination and more superior root system. 

How fast does it grow? 

The Coral Honeysuckle is a medium-sized shrub that grows up to 1 to 2 feet yearly, provided it is well irrigated. Owing to its dense foliage, you can use it as privacy walls or as hedges.