How to Grow and Care for Trumpet honeysuckle

Trumpet honeysuckle, also known as Coral honeysuckle, Scarlet honeysuckle

Trumpet honeysuckle is a floriferous and robust climber known for its trumpet-shaped flowers. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil, making it relatively low-maintenance. Special care should be taken to provide support for its vining habit and to ensure moderate watering, as trumpet honeysuckle is drought-tolerant once established but sensitive to overwatering. Pruning for shape and health is also recommended. These key care points contribute to its categorization as an easy-to-care-for plant.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

In This Article

Planting and Growing Trumpet honeysuckle

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

A Botanist in Your Pocket

Scan QR code to download

Common Pests & Diseases

Feedback

Common issues for Trumpet honeysuckle based on 10 million real cases

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention

AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.

Download the App for Free

The Toxicity of Trumpet honeysuckle

Feedback

Identify toxic plants in your garden

Find out what’s toxic and what’s safe for humans and pets.

Download the App for Free

More General Info About Trumpet honeysuckle

Feedback

Quickly Identify Trumpet honeysuckle

Feedback

Instantly identify plants with a snap

Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.

Download the App for Free

Trumpet honeysuckle features a robust twining growth habit, flourishing as a climbing vine. It sports oval-shaped, blue-green leaves that range from 1-3 inches (2.5-7.6 cm) in length. The plant is well-known for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are tubular and flare out into five distinct lobes, each flower measuring approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length. These vibrant blooms are predominantly a vivid red or coral hue, with occasional variations showing yellow or orange tinges inside. The flowers are typically arranged in whorled clusters.