How to Make Coral Honeysuckle Blossom
The coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a dream to grow. An evergreen flowering vine that bears coral-colored tubular flowers, it is, unlike its Japanese cousin, well-mannered in the garden. When in bloom, coral honeysuckle draws butterflies and hummingbirds and fills the air with a sweet scent. If you have a problem getting your honeysuckle to bloom it could be a matter of too much care, rather than not enough. Coral honeysuckle generally doesn't bloom until some time after active growth has ceased for the season. This is when many gardeners become impatient and over-water and over-fertilize the plant, trying to encourage it to bloom. Develop some patience and ignore mother-hen urges and your coral honeysuckle will bloom profusely. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Grow the coral honeysuckle in full sun. Although the plant tolerates some shade it won't blossom well unless it gets sun all day.
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Allow the soil to dry out between irrigations. Dry soil encourages the coral honeysuckle to bloom.
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Prune coral honeysuckle immediately after the flowering period. Coral honeysuckle blooms on the previous year's growth so avoid pruning in the winter or spring. Cut off dead and damaged vines and prune the tips to promote flowering.
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Avoid the urge to overfertilize the coral honeysuckle, and stay away from high-nitrogen fertilizers. Use a 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring, at the rate suggested on the package. This is the only fertilizer the plant needs for the season.
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