Lonicera x brownii (Coral Honeysuckle)
Botanical name: Lonicera x brownii
Common names: Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera x brownii, also known as Coral Honeysuckle, is a beautiful and versatile plant with a variety of uses. It can be used as a vine or creeper and is even suitable for bonsai. Additionally, this fast-growing shrub is extremely attractive to wildlife, bringing in butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers of Lonicera x brownii will appear in a red, crimson or vinous color in both June and September. The unique tubular shape of the flowers makes them especially eye-pleasing.
In terms of its environment, this plant especially thrives in USDA Zone 4-10 and is a great seaside and salt-tolerant plant. The full sun and semi-shade climate is best for this species. Modest watering is all that's needed to take care of this incredible plant.
Similar plants: Lonicera x brownii (Coral Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera periclymenum (European Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera quinquelocularis (Translucent Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera sempervirens (Coral Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera sp. (Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera thibetica (Tibetan Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera x heckrottii (Everblooming Honeysuckle)
