Orange honeysuckle Lonicera ciliosa Also known as: Western trumpet honeysuckle Rating: 0.0 ( 0 votes)

This description is for Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa):

A deciduous twining climber, lonicera ciliosa is certain to turn an ordinary garden trellis into a hugely attractive feature. It is not just because this large shrub boasts attractive, elliptical dark green leaves, but also because it produces dense clusters of bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers, often freckled red. The impressive appearance of these blossoms is enhanced by the last pair of leaves on each stem being fused to form an oblong disc. In autumn, the blossoms are replaced by clusters of tiny, edible, orange-red berries. Known as the orange honeysuckle, it thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland areas. Light pruning is recommended after flowering.

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Plant Environment Usage

Known dangers? Acidity Standard category yes Acidic Climbers Neutral Alkaline

Dangers: comments Hardiness zone Grown for Avoid eating its berries, or risk Z6-9 Attractive Flowers having mild stomach upset.

Height [m] Heat zone Creative category 5 - 6 H9-1 For Beginners Colours Bonsai Plant Environment Usage

Spread [m] Winter temperatures [°C] Garden type 6 -23 - -1 Cottage garden Coastal

Dominant flower colour Heat days Garden spaces Orange 0 - 150 Walls, trellises and pergolas

Flower Fragrance Moisture Gardening expertise No, neutral please well-drained beginner well-drained but frequently watered

Flowering seasons Soil type Time to reach full size Late spring sandy up to 10 years Early summer Clay Mid summer chalky Late summer loams

Foliage in spring Sun requirements Green Full sun Partial shade

Foliage in summer Exposure Green Exposed Sheltered

Foliage in Autumn Green

Propagation methods Greenwood cuttings seed Hardwood cuttings

Growth habit Climbing