trumpet honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Crimson red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson') should be watered thoroughly every 7 to 10 days, depending on the amount of sunlight and heat the plant is receiving. The soil should be moistened to a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches. During the hotter months, the plant may need to be watered more often, about every 5 to 7 days. Plant should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings. Over-watering should be avoided; if there is standing water in your pot, you'll want to wait a few days before watering again. In winter, water less often and allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.
sunlight
Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson') require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. Placing the plant somewhere that receives sunlight until early or mid-afternoon is ideal. While some afternoon shade in hot climates is beneficial, too much shade will inhibit bloom production and growth. Additionally, it is important to note that the plant should be protected from strong, drying winds.
pruning
Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson') is a vigorous, deciduous climbing vine that produces showy, red flowers throughout the summer months. To maintain healthy growth and maximize the flowering of this plant species, pruning should be done during late winter or early spring. Since trumpet honeysuckle is a vigorous vine, it can grow quickly and become overgrown. Pruning helps to control the length of the vine and promote growth of new shoots and branches. It is important to cut back some of the oldest and most overgrown stems to encourage better air circulation around the plant, which can help avoid disease and pests. Pruning should include thinning out old, overgrown, and crowded growth, as well as cutting back about 1-third of the total length of the vine. The time and extent of pruning may vary depending on the individual growth habits of the trumpet honeysuckle. If the plant is relatively young and new growth is desired, more extensive pruning may be required. Pruning can be used to encourage a bushy shape or to promote blooms in the coming season. In most cases, pruning should take place just before new buds appear in the late winter or early spring. Pruning should be kept minimal during the summer months to avoid encouraging new growth that will not have enough time to mature.
