Lonicera Species, Orange Honeysuckle
Loniceraciliosa

Family: Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)
Species: ciliosa (sil-ee-OH-suh)

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored