Lifespan of a Coral Honeysuckle
The coral honeysuckle is a vine with ornamental trumpet-shaped flowers that are a favorite nectar source of the ruby-throated hummingbird and butterflies. According to the University of Texas at Austin, the coral honeysuckle is not aggressive, but a beautiful climbing vine that is suitable for lining fences and trestles or as ground cover. Does this Spark an idea?
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Description
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The coral honeysuckle is a high-climbing, twining vine that can reach 20 feet in length with smooth, glossy, paired, semi-evergreen leaves.
Planting
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Coral honeysuckle prefers slightly acidic soil, but tolerates most soil types and conditions.
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Care
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Although the coral honeysuckle blooms best in full sun, it will grow in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and once established, it is a low-maintenance plant.
Blooming Period
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The coral honeysuckle's showy, trumpet-shaped flowers are red outside and yellow inside with two to four per cluster and blooms from mid-spring through mid-fall.
Pruning
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To increase flowering, prune back in the winter season.
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