Orange Honeysuckle

Lonicera Ciliosa

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Overview

The Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is a vibrant, climbing vine native to North America. It flaunts trumpet-shaped orange blossoms, around 2 inches long, which bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It can reach up to 20 feet in length, thriving in partial shade to full sun. This deciduous perennial is hardy and requires moderate water, making it an excellent choice for trellises or fences in zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Subtropical, Temperate

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — The Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is a vibrant, climbing vine native to North America

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — It flaunts trumpet-shaped orange blossoms

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — which bloom from late spring to early summer

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — It can reach up to 20 feet in length, thriving in partial shade to full sun

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — This deciduous perennial is hardy and requires moderate water

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — making it an excellent choice for trellises or fences in zones 4-9

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–20 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — The Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is a vibrant, climbing vine native to North America

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — It flaunts trumpet-shaped orange blossoms

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — which bloom from late spring to early summer

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — It can reach up to 20 feet in length, thriving in partial shade to full sun

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — This deciduous perennial is hardy and requires moderate water

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — making it an excellent choice for trellises or fences in zones 4-9

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — scientifically referred to as Lonicera ciliosa

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — offers a vibrant burst of color and fragrance

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — adding a distinctive allure to any garden landscape

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — It can reach an impressive length of up to 20 feet when provided with a sturdy structure to climb

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — This perennial vine is native to the Western United States and thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 8

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — orange to reddish-orange flowers

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — or arbor.<br><br>Notably attractive for its trumpet-shaped

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — the Orange Honeysuckle blooms profusely from late spring to early summer

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — bluish-green leaves that can grow to around 3 to 6 inches long

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — Each flower cluster is an arrangement of several individual blossoms, measuring about 1 to 2 inches in length

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — These blooms are not only eye-catching but also exude a sweet fragrance

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — Orange Honeysuckle performs best in well-drained soil and appreciates a regular watering schedule

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — the plant produces translucent

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — although once established

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — A full sun to partial shade exposure will ensure optimal growth and flowering.<br><br>In terms of maintenance

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — pruning may be required to shape the vine and control its spread

Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera Ciliosa) — it is fairly drought-tolerant

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