Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'

Also Known As

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Plant type

vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson' plant details

Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson' is a broadleaf deciduous vine with blue and green foliage. In fall and spring orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to the eastern and southern US, Lonicera sempervirens is a practical, beautiful and versatile vine for the novice and experienced gardener alike. It's a twining vine that is very easy to grow, prune and train. Alabama Crimson is a rich red selection that is a prolific bloomer but many have noted serious foliar disease issues so we recommend other red selections like Crimson Cascade instead. Twining Type; stem twines around structures. USA Native.

By: Brushwood Nursery

A fabulous form of Trumpet Honeysuckle with Crimson blooms from June through November, weather permitting. And it's a form of a Native. You may have to put netting around your yard to keep a flock of Hummingbirds from showing up! And don't forget the word 'Honey' in the Common Name -- it's fragrant to boot! Main bloom May-June then sporadically thereafter.