Lonicera ciliosa
Common Name(s):
Orange honeysuckle
Western trumpet honeysuckle
Synonym:
Caprifolium ciliosum
Northwestern honeysuckle
Flower:
Orange
Blooms :
May
to:
Jul
Trumpet shaped orange flowers with 5 lobes
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Vine
Foliage:
Green
Opposite leaves up to 4" long, oval, green above, grey green below with whitish bloom
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn yellow, clusters of orange-red berries in axils of leaves
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Some berries may persist, rambling branches cling to substrate
Oregon Native?
YES
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Westerm United States
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
6-18'
Spread:
4-8"
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Woodlands, forest edges
Soil:
Loam, sandy loam
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Low nitrogen preferred, apply early spring
Mulch:
2-3:of organic mulch (compost or bark)
Plamt in area with partial light and support for the vine, give regular watering, well-drained soil, mulch
Long Term:
Winter:
Protect roots, do not let soil go completely dry, apply mulch if not done in fall, prune late winter, ensure good support
Spring:
Provide moisture as needed, prune to remove dead , damaged, or tangled branches by removing 1/3rd of oldest canes, apply light top dressing of compost, ensure good support, monitor for pests
Summer:
Provide consistent moisture, prune after summer flowering, apply mulch
Fall:
Ensure adequate hydration, apply mulch, light pruning of unruly branches
General Care Comments:
Provide full sun to part shade, afternoon protection, water deeply every 1-2 weeks during gowing season, reduce water in winter, apply organic mulch, plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter, give slow release fertilizer in spring, prune later winter/early spring to clear away dead or damaged leaves, give light trim after flowering
Common Problems
Lack of sunlight can lead to poor flowering, heat may lead to damaged leaves
Diseases:
Viruses, powdery mildew, leaf blight, root rot, crown gall
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites, scale, thrips
Environmental Problems:
Heat stress can cause leaves to curl, lack of enought sun can cause poor flowering
Pests:
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