Trumpet Honeysuckle

About this plant

Lonicera sempervirens, commonly known as Trumpet Honeysuckle, is a stunning, easy-to-grow native vine that brings a touch of wild beauty to any garden. Its showy, tubular flowers, typically in shades of red, orange, or yellow, are a magnet for pollinators, especially hummingbirds, who adore its nectar-rich blooms. This vigorous climber is perfect for adorning trellises, arbors, fences, or even sprawling over rock walls, providing a lush green backdrop with seasonal bursts of color. Unlike some other honeysuckle varieties, Trumpet Honeysuckle is not considered invasive, making it a responsible and beautiful choice for sustainable landscapes. Enjoy a long season of blooms from spring through fall, followed by small red berries that provide a food source for birds, adding multi-seasonal interest to your outdoor space.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade; flowering will be more prolific in sunnier locations. Provide a sturdy support structure for climbing, or allow it to sprawl as a groundcover. Prune annually after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Can be cut back hard in late winter to rejuvenate.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.