tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post3943722030317995182..comments2023-07-04T07:10:54.587-04:00Comments on Thanks for today.: Go Native: Plant Coral Red HoneysuckleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-34916074029604050502010-05-08T23:08:53.411-04:002010-05-08T23:08:53.411-04:00Becca & Marnie, I hope you both end up getting...Becca & Marnie, I hope you both end up getting some. I think it's a nice choice.<br /><br />Nancy, I read someplace that it is evergreen or 'tardily deciduous' in warmer climates. Not sure how that actually will play out in a colder zone, such as Canada...but it's possible it may lose a lot of it's leaves.<br /><br />CV & Ami, so glad you like it!<br /><br />Ginger, I hope you'll get some.<br /><br />Rebecca, native plants have been much too overlooked, in my opinion;-)<br /><br />Patsi, you definitely need to get some;-)<br /><br />Dave, you're most welcome;-)<br /><br />Jean, yes,you should try it in Maine!<br /><br />Jayne,I hope you will try it!<br /><br />Lona, a fragrance would really be nice...<br /><br />Laurie, I hope your buds open up soon.<br /><br />Beckie, I hope you'll be able to find this and try it!<br /><br />Deb, definitely you should try it...it isn't invasive at all.<br /><br />Heather, I hope you'll find some near you!<br /><br />Thanks Charlotte;-) No, I'm not 'going all native'...I have a combination. I just want to be sure I have plenty of natives & wildflowers for the wildlife;-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-75764899441726633202010-05-08T21:00:25.106-04:002010-05-08T21:00:25.106-04:00Beautiful! And a nice combination with your brick....Beautiful! And a nice combination with your brick. Are you going all native plant on us now? ;-)"Daffodil Planter" Charlotte Germanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892686231029047130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-65997817264339012992010-05-08T09:18:40.950-04:002010-05-08T09:18:40.950-04:00Haven't seen this variety here - must search f...Haven't seen this variety here - must search for it. I have a couple of honesuckle vines - the light orange variety known as "Goldflame".heather @ what's blooming this weekhttp://www.whatsbloomingthisweek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-87558387070042366192010-05-07T12:35:02.663-04:002010-05-07T12:35:02.663-04:00The reason I haven't planted this yet is becau...The reason I haven't planted this yet is because it doesn't have fragrance, and I was concerned about it being invasive. But with your positive comments I will reconsider. it is a beautiful vine!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-13705548552016247722010-05-06T21:50:17.171-04:002010-05-06T21:50:17.171-04:00Jan, this is a new plant to me. I wish I'd kno...Jan, this is a new plant to me. I wish I'd known about it before planting my lemonade honeysuckle. It had VERY few blooms and will not die even though I have tried to get rid of it. I will keep my eye out for this one, though. Thanks!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-27270830161305329672010-05-06T21:33:00.573-04:002010-05-06T21:33:00.573-04:00I planted some of this last year, & just notic...I planted some of this last year, & just noticed tonight that there are buds on it. I can't wait!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-83480006933604601732010-05-06T21:11:08.392-04:002010-05-06T21:11:08.392-04:00Jan it is such a pretty vine even without the frag...Jan it is such a pretty vine even without the fragrance. It would have been an added bonus though wouldn't it. I bet the humming birds really like it.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-47112896859023206892010-05-06T20:05:58.461-04:002010-05-06T20:05:58.461-04:00This is on my list of plants to add to my garden. ...This is on my list of plants to add to my garden. Yours looks lovely.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993407315693699146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-81100799198561019312010-05-06T20:04:42.166-04:002010-05-06T20:04:42.166-04:00What a beautiful plant -- and I could even grow it...What a beautiful plant -- and I could even grow it in Maine! Definitely one to consider. With flowers that color and shape, I bet it's a hummingbird magnet. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-88377822101299341392010-05-06T18:30:09.431-04:002010-05-06T18:30:09.431-04:00Wow Jan thanks for the link! Your honeysuckle look...Wow Jan thanks for the link! Your honeysuckle look very happy! It's definitely a favorite of mine.Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-11125054610536704702010-05-06T18:11:52.524-04:002010-05-06T18:11:52.524-04:00Want to get a few Honeysuckle plants for my arbor....Want to get a few Honeysuckle plants for my arbor....now I know what kind I like to get if I can find it in my area.<br />We have a large Waxed Privet(7 feet tall) covered with Japanese Honeysuckle...can't get rid of it! Want to take out the shrub but hubby dosen't agree with me....hmmmm.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-9995465412242543092010-05-06T18:05:04.434-04:002010-05-06T18:05:04.434-04:00Great post! Native plants are always so reliable, ...Great post! Native plants are always so reliable, but are often overlooked for their more exotic relatives.Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-7585315679611769642010-05-06T16:15:57.305-04:002010-05-06T16:15:57.305-04:00Ooh I need to try this. Most vines won't flowe...Ooh I need to try this. Most vines won't flower in part-shade, which I have a lot of! And I love that it's evergreen.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904073032627748614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-86180603197630849212010-05-06T14:54:26.462-04:002010-05-06T14:54:26.462-04:00This is very beautiful vine! I totally agree the ...This is very beautiful vine! I totally agree the color is so appearing, and the leaves have nice contrast with the flower too!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-74145792163408441252010-05-06T11:58:20.502-04:002010-05-06T11:58:20.502-04:00Beautiful honeysuckle! We have a lovely native on...Beautiful honeysuckle! We have a lovely native one here too, with pink blooms. Not as prolific in flower, but the birds and bees love it, and it has the most fabulous red berries in fall too.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-53293451825517755652010-05-06T11:14:55.021-04:002010-05-06T11:14:55.021-04:00Love that coral-red colour and the shape of the bl...Love that coral-red colour and the shape of the blooms. Very aptly named. I also like the fact that it is an evergreen. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-40656593290501416482010-05-06T10:14:38.161-04:002010-05-06T10:14:38.161-04:00The red color is so pretty. I'll bet the humm...The red color is so pretty. I'll bet the hummingbirds love it. <br /><br />I've been thinking about planting a honeysuckle beside my porch. I'll do some research on this one.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-71540405871785823022010-05-06T09:34:18.206-04:002010-05-06T09:34:18.206-04:00Well you have sold me on this honeysuckle. I would...Well you have sold me on this honeysuckle. I would love one that is not so invasive and easy to care for. I have just ripped out so much honesuckle that is a fast grower and takes over a bush. Thanks for sharing this info and I'll check out Dave's blog. BeccaBecca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-71588238542715259732010-05-06T09:29:48.558-04:002010-05-06T09:29:48.558-04:00I just added a photo of the entire vine growing up...I just added a photo of the entire vine growing up the trellis I have attached to the brick near the side of my garage. This should give you a better idea of how it looks! I meant to include that earlier;-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-88427252448708680002010-05-06T09:23:20.658-04:002010-05-06T09:23:20.658-04:00Thanks Janet & Floridagirl;-)
Heather, I didn...Thanks Janet & Floridagirl;-)<br /><br />Heather, I didn't string it up...I think that is a dried piece of the vine from last year. It can be trimmed when you want to, but I haven't done anything yet. The vine is very light but climbs and adheres on its own.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-81328748190997299502010-05-06T09:19:11.466-04:002010-05-06T09:19:11.466-04:00Lovely honeysuckle Jan! I've just planted a co...Lovely honeysuckle Jan! I've just planted a couple too - yellow ones that are evergreen as well and I'm looking forward to their blooms! Do you have to prune it at all? I've got mine on a trellis like yours but I see you've strung it up some - is that right?Heather at Dusty Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565338162713435397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-61884311468601864032010-05-06T09:15:15.778-04:002010-05-06T09:15:15.778-04:00I see these often out in the woods. They are so b...I see these often out in the woods. They are so beautiful! Need to get some for my garden!Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-10310530628427236702010-05-06T09:13:00.095-04:002010-05-06T09:13:00.095-04:00Coral honeysuckle is the best. I think the yellow...Coral honeysuckle is the best. I think the yellow centers make it look like it glows.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.com