High-climbing, twining vine, 3-20 ft. long, with smooth, glossy, paired, semi-evergreen leaves and 2-4 flowered clusters of red, tubular blooms followed by bright-red berries. Leaves ovate to oblong with smooth, rolled down margins and a blunt or short pointed tip those immediately below the flowers fused at the base. This vine has showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, red outside, yellow inside, in several whorled clusters at the ends of the stems. Papery, exfoliating bark is orange-brown in color. Fruit a red berry.

This beautiful, slender, climbing vine is frequently visited by hummingbirds. Not too aggressive. Good climber or ground cover. The species name refers to its evergreen habit, especially in the South. Upper leaves are united. Five additional species also have upper leaves united. They differ from L. sempervirens in having wide spreading flower lobes.

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Various soils, but rich preferred. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type. Both lime and acidic OK.
Conditions Comments: Coral honeysuckle requires light, good air circulation, and adequate drainage to prevent powdery mildew. Some structural assistance may be necessary to help it begin climbing. Flowers best when given more sun. Tolerates poor drainage for short periods.

Disclaimer* The plant in the picture is of a fully mature plant. We send plants that become this big, however, size may vary depending on time of year, availability, and weather. We sell plants that are fully rooted in one gallon containers. Our containers are by industry standard one gallon containers, however, some containers may hold less than one gallon of dirt. They measure 6 inches high and will have a 6 inch circumference, as well. Known as a 1 gallon trade pot and they are used by nurseries.
These pots actually hold 0.664 gallons and not 1 full gallon. We use all natural growing materials that may contain beneficial bacteria and some insect life. However, all plants are inspected before being shipped for pests and harmful insects.

Also, even though we do everything we can to ensure the healthy arrival of the plants, accidents do happen, but rest assured, all plants and packages are insured by the usps, as well as, Etsy under $250. If damage occurs when they arrive first thing to do is take pictures of the damage of the box, as well as, the damage to the plant itself. So we can make sure to get you a happy healthy plant!