Lonicera, Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Magnifica'

Not sure why people buy this with the expectation it'll be fragrant. Coral honeysuckle is NOT known for its fragrance but at least it doe...Read Mores not spread like the invasive Japanese honeysuckle which is why it's my favorite native vine.
These plants are evergreen in areas with mild winters.

Magnifica tends to have a longer bloom period than most of the wild forms of this species but I think Major Wheeler might have a longer bloom season (specimens near me are still flowering). I, however, prefer oranges over reds so I like this selection. Another great one is the yellow 'John Clayton'.

Big and georgous, blooms only in spring for me but I keep it cut back so it doesn't go much highter than my fence, think the flowers are ...Read Moreon new growth. Have trouble with aphids(?) or some instect and have to spray it or the leaves go brown and fall off. Still not sure it's not also getting a fungus as I have lots of trouble with that on other plants. Still I love it as it blocks the neighbors pool through my lattice topped fence. Has no fragrance but I think the orange color makes up for it.

I planted this last Summer. It grew quickly and looked beautiful, but when it flowered there was absolutely no fragrance. It's already st...Read Morearting to get leaves in early April, and I'm hoping that it just needed to establish itself before it becomes fragrant. Otherwise, I'll be ripping it out and replacing it with a Sweet Sue.

This is the absolute best Hummingbird vine I have in my yard. The hummers love it!