Blanche Sandman Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens 'Blanche Sandman'
SKU
40468
Hummingbirds love the tubular vibrant reddish orange flowers that arrive in early summer and continue lightly through the season. Provide support for this twining vine to crawl along a fence or trellis. Perfect for creating a colorful wall in a bird friendly garden.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lon-ISS-er-a sem-per-VEY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | With support, reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and summer; nearly year-round in frost free regions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Bee Balm (Monarda); Aster (Aster) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Best flowering in full sun. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Climbs by twining; provide mild support if upright form is desired. Prune to control size; regrows quickly.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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