Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Leo'

About this plant

Lonicera sempervirens 'Leo' is a truly exceptional cultivar, celebrated for its prolific, trumpet-shaped flowers that burst forth in brilliant shades of red-orange, often tipped with yellow. Unlike some of its more aggressive cousins, 'Leo' is a well-behaved, non-invasive vine, making it a perfect choice for trellises, arbors, fences, or cascading gracefully over walls and banks. Its attractive blue-green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the stunning floral display. Enjoy an extended season of color from late spring through summer, and often into early fall, as 'Leo' consistently produces its nectar-rich blooms. This makes it an invaluable addition to any pollinator garden, providing a vital food source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its vigorous yet manageable growth habit ensures a lush, full appearance without overwhelming its surroundings. Chosen by 'A Cut Above' for its superior ornamental value and ecological benefits, 'Leo' Trumpet Honeysuckle offers a sophisticated touch of vibrant, natural beauty to any landscape. It's an easy-care, high-impact plant that promises years of enjoyment and a living spectacle of nature's finest.

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

For best results, plant 'Leo' Trumpet Honeysuckle in well-drained soil. Provide a sturdy support structure for climbing, such as a trellis or arbor. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth. Remove any dead or damaged wood. While drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture during dry spells will promote the best flowering.

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.