Lonicera, Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Alabama Crimson'

Plant blooms near Burlington, Vermont (Zone 4a) starting in June, and have had straggler blooms well into November/December after we've h...Read Moread snow. It flourishes even in poor, sandy soil. Fills a trellis nicely, and then, supporting itself, climbs even higher. Seemingly indestructible through drought or other adversity, requiring virtually no maintenance.

I really enjoy this honeysuckle. It has a good, red color and grows well here.

If you collect seed, it must be stratifi...Read Moreed.
Collect seeds in late summer to early fall when berries turn ripe color. Clean immediately to avoid fermentation and overheating. Store in sealed containers at 34-38 degrees.
Seed Treatment: Stratification for two to three months at 40 degrees.

I planted this vine on a 5' fence by the driveway where it gets part sun. It has grown about 6 or 7 feet at this point but I honestly ca...Read Morennot believe how long it blooms for! It was at least end of November since I saw the last few resilient blooms. The color is spectacular. I'm looking forward to this coming season and hoping for a little more length! :-)

Bought two small plants in March 09 and put them into an east-facing window of our porch, so they got a bit cold at night. But they thriv...Read Moreed there, and have taken off once planted outdoors in May. I'm loving this one.