Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'

Alabama Crimson trumpet honeysuckle

One of several native species of honeysuckle in North America, trumpet honeysuckle is certainly the most attractive to hummingbirds, with slender, typically bright red blooms. For cultivated forms of this twining vine, including 'Alabama Crimson,' flowering begins in late spring and continues sporadically throughout the summer, concluding with long-lasting berries in terminal clusters. 'Alabama Crimson' differs from the wild-type species due to is color and repetitive blooming habit. Plant in full sun and support new stems by weaving them through a trellis or other structure for the best display.

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Height: 3-15 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Hedge/screening
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit
• Orange to Yellow Fruit


North American Distribution


Alabama Crimson trumpet honeysuckle - Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson' from Native Plant Trust