Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
For a vigorous Lonicera, you will be hard-pressed to beat the Serotina Honeysuckle. Growing to around 10 to 20 feet tall, it is adorned in fragrant purple-red flowers with creamy yellow centers during the summer, before red berries appear for the fall. If that was not enough, it also produces dark green foliage with a white underside that provides great screening.
The Serotina Honeysuckle is a vigorous vine and is suitable for growing in zones 4 to 8. It generally grows pest and disease-free and is left alone by the deer. It requires minimal pruning and is considered low maintenance. This Lonicera is a superb choice for covering a wall, fence or pergola.
Serotina Honeysuckle Care
Although the Serotina Honeysuckle will tolerate full sun, it is actually happiest in partial shade. Able to cope with most soils, it prefers fertile, free-draining, but moist soil. To help this climber establish, frequent watering is needed until it has formed a good root system. To help maintain plant health and vigor, you can feed Serotina with a slow-release balanced fertilizer in the spring.
The Serotina Honeysuckle needs little ongoing care. After the flowers have faded, you can shape the vines by cutting above a pair of buds. Mulching annually with organic matter will help prevent moisture loss over the summer.
Serotina Honeysuckle Spacing
Over time, the Serotina Honeysuckle can grow to 10 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. Spacing this climber around 5 to 6 feet away from its neighbor will help provide good air circulation.
Serotina Honeysuckle Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 10-12 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red, White
- Flower Description
- Red, White
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Deep green with red tinge
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Serotina Honeysuckle
- Also Known As
- Serotina Honeysuckle
- Botanical Name
- Lonicera Serotina
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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