Leo Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens ‘Leo’
Description
Fast-growing, vibrant, and pollinator-approved—Leo Coral Honeysuckle is a standout native vine that delivers months of color with minimal effort. Its bold, trumpet-shaped flowers glow in shades of orange-red with sunny yellow interiors, blooming from late spring all the way into fall.
Unlike invasive honeysuckles, this well-behaved native brings all the beauty without the headaches. Whether climbing a trellis or spilling naturally as a groundcover, ‘Leo’ adds a lively, wildlife-friendly touch to any landscape.
Care Tips
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Light: Full sun to partial shade (best blooms in full sun)
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Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Soil: Adaptable—handles sandy, clay, and average soils as long as they drain well
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Maintenance: Low; prune in early spring to shape or control size
Landscape Uses
- Train up a trellis, fence, or arbor
- Let it sprawl as a flowering groundcover
- Perfect for native and pollinator gardens
- Adds vertical interest to informal landscapes
Plant Details
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Mature Size: 10–20+ ft tall x 3–4+ ft wide
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Bloom Time: Late Spring through Fall
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Flower Color: Orange-red with yellow interiors
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Foliage: Deep blue-green, semi-evergreen
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Hardiness Zones: 4–9
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Habit: Fast-growing, twining vine
Wildlife & Garden Value
- A magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators
- Native and non-invasive
- Long bloom season with continuous color
Why We Love It
If you want a vine that grows fast, blooms big, and supports wildlife—this is it. Leo Coral Honeysuckle brings bold color and native garden value together in one easy, beautiful plant.
