Honeysuckle is in bloom: Take a Look at Three We Recommend

Honeysuckle is in bloom: Take a Look at Three We Recommend

Billowing into bloom from spring through summer (many bloom nearly year round in warmer zones.) As a group, honeysuckles are extremely easy to grow. Vigorous and often capable of covering support structures quickly. These flowering vines are lush with exotic and often very fragrant flowers that are beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds.

While non-invasive in many parts of the country, under ideal circumstances some honeysuckles, especially the Japanese hybrids, can be invasive. But the good news is that there are alternative species and varieties to consider. Especially if you love the look, habit, and useful size and scale of honeysuckle.

When selecting honeysuckles be sure to consult invasive species lists for your area. Plant those that are recommended as non-invasive. Here are three we recommend:

Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle
(Lonicera periclymenum ‘Inov 86’ P.P. #21,839)

Exciting, new compact variety with vibrant flowers exuding wonderful fragrance. Compact habit allows for simple trellising on arches and fences or cascading over rock walls. Tidy and well-mannered this one will not take over the garden. Stems up to 6 ft. tall. Partial to full sun. Zone: 4 – 9

Goldflame Honeysuckle

Goldflame Honeysuckle
(Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Goldflame’)

A virtual wall of summer color with fragrant tubular flowers in vibrant pink and yellow blooming amid the vines. An excellent, generally non-invasive choice where other honeysuckles are considered invasive. Twining stems up to 15 ft. long. Partial to full sun. Semi-evergreen in milder climates; deciduous in colder areas. Zone: 4 – 9

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Trumpet Honeysuckle
(Lonicera sempervirens ‘Magnifica’)

Native to the eastern/southeastern United States. Trumpet honeysuckle is alternative to Japanese honeysuckle in places where that species can be invasive. Clusters of bright red tubular flowers draw a constant buzz from hummingbirds and butterflies. Twining stems up to 20 ft. long. Partial to full sun. Evergreen in milder climates; semi-deciduous in colder areas. Zone: 4 – 9

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2017-07-30 02:55:00
Deb Hall
We purchased a large Peaches and Cream honeysuckle from our local nursery last Spring and it has performed VERY POORLY since day one. It is planted in a large pot, but developed (or came with???) a bad infestation of aphids, a lot of mildew'y/powder'y stuff and the blossoms were weak underdeveloped. It gets a good amount of sun but is protected from the hottest afternoon sun, although we live in the PNW coastal region so unlikely it ever had too much heat. Watering is regular and it has great drainage. VERY disappointed to say the least. Have you had problems like this with this variety? We have gold flames as well and they have done great.
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Mary Murdaugh
when will the coral honeysuckle be available online
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Barbara Machann
I would like to purchase a Ghost honeysuckle - could you send me a price and size. O'Tooles suggested that if I ordered from you they would accept delivery (Federal/Littleton) and I could pick it up there.
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elizabeth eggers
I purchased this honeysuckle this spring and it is beautiful. My question is on maintenance. Do I need to cut back this plant for winter? I live in the salt lake city area of Utah. If so how much? Isthere anything else I need to do?
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